THE GRAY WOLF
THE GRAY WOLF https://albertonrecord.co.za/148619/new-research-shows-dog-breeds-come-gray-wolf/ The Gray Wolf has the scientific name Canis lupus. This animal is a canine native to the wilderness and remote areas of Eurasia and North America. It is the largest extant member of its family, with males averaging 43–45 kg (95–99 lb) and females 36–38.5 kg (79–85 lb). Like the red wolf, it is distinguished from other Canis species by its larger size and less pointed features, particularly on the ears and muzzle. Its winter fur is long and bushy and predominantly a mottled gray in color, although nearly pure white, red, and brown to black also occur. Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed., 2005), a standard reference work in zoology, recognizes 37 subspecies of C. lupus. The genus Canis is the same one that dogs belong to. The Gray Wolf is very expressive, and this is largely attributed to it's more social lifestyle compared to other large predators. Wolves live in packs, ...