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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. 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...

  3. Jun 1, 2024 · wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus) is the better known. It is the largest nondomestic member of the dog family (Canidae) and inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere.

  4. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsWolf | 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. Wolves are very intelligent creatures whose upright ears, sharp teeth, pointed muzzles, inquiring eyes and other facial features instantly convey this quality. The weight and size of a wolf can vary greatly worldwide. In general, height varies from 0.6 to .95 metres (26 – 38 inches) at the shoulder and weight ranges from 20 to 62 kilograms.

  6. The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.

  7. 6 to 8 years. Size: Head and body: 36 to 63 inches; tail: 13 to 20 inches. Weight: 40 to 175 pounds. Wolves work together to hunt, raise their young, and protect their territory. Wolves...

  8. Oct 19, 2023 · 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. With their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls, wolves inspire both adoration and controversy around the world.

  9. There are two universally recognized species of wolves in the world: the gray wolf ( Canis lupus) and the red wolf ( Canis rufus ). Two other members of the canine family are considered to be wolves by some researchers and other species by other researchers.

  10. The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.

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