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    The wolf (Canis lupus; pl.: wolves), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though gray wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.

  2. Jun 1, 2024 · Wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus), which inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere, is the better known. The Ethiopian, or Abyssinian, wolf (C. simensis) inhabits the highlands of Ethiopia; until recently it was considered a jackal.

  3. With more than thirty extant subspecies, this mammal is the largest non-domestic member of the Canidae family that can still be found on four continents. Wolves are quite different from dogs, despite sharing common ancestors.

  4. www.nationalgeographic.com › facts › gray-wolfWolf | National Geographic

    Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each wolf's howl unique, and how the wolf population in the continental United States nearly became extinct.

  5. Mar 8, 2019 · With their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls, wolves inspire both adoration and controversy around the world. Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each...

  6. Biology & Behavior. Use this quick guide to learn the basics of wolf biology and behavior. Communication. Click here for in-depth information on wolf communication. Reproduction.

  7. www.wwf.eu › beauties_nature › wolfFacts & Figures | WWF

    The wolf is the ancestor of the domestic dog. It is as big as a medium sized dog of 30-40 kg. It has longer limbs, a powerful chest, a head with larger and receding forehead, oblique eyes and erect ears. Wolves pair for life and prefer to travel with their family.

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