The Gray Wolf - Canis-Lupus
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The Gray Wolf's present territory includes Canada and Alaska with smaller populations in other western states bordering Canada. The Gray Wolf's territory used to cover all of North America to the southern borders of Chihuahua and Durango in Central America. They are able to survive in all habitats except the tropics and extremely arid deserts.
A pure bred gray wolf is a very large animal. The demensions of the gray wolf are:
Females are usually smaller than males. Not all gray wolves are gray. They can range from black to white with traces of gold, tan, brown and rust.
Gray Wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act in the United States, except Alaska
A pure bred gray wolf is a very large animal. The demensions of the gray wolf are:
Females are usually smaller than males. Not all gray wolves are gray. They can range from black to white with traces of gold, tan, brown and rust.
Gray Wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act in the United States, except Alaska
Description
Not all gray wolves are gray! There are 32 subspecies -- or types — of gray wolves found in the world. They range in color from coal black to snowy white and all color variations in between. In appearance they look similar to German shepherds, but their legs are longer, their chests narrower, and their feet are bigger. Gray wolves come in different sizes. The combined head and body length ranges from 40 inches to over 60 inches. An adult gray wolf can weigh between 50 and 140 pounds.
Range
In North America, gray wolves are found in fair numbers throughout Canada and Alaska and in much smaller numbers in a few northern states bordering Canada.
History
Gray wolves were once found throughout North America with the exception of the southeastern United States. They were destroyed in most of their range in the lower 48 states by trapping, poisoning, shooting, and destruction of critical habitat.
Not all gray wolves are gray! There are 32 subspecies -- or types — of gray wolves found in the world. They range in color from coal black to snowy white and all color variations in between. In appearance they look similar to German shepherds, but their legs are longer, their chests narrower, and their feet are bigger. Gray wolves come in different sizes. The combined head and body length ranges from 40 inches to over 60 inches. An adult gray wolf can weigh between 50 and 140 pounds.
Range
In North America, gray wolves are found in fair numbers throughout Canada and Alaska and in much smaller numbers in a few northern states bordering Canada.
History
Gray wolves were once found throughout North America with the exception of the southeastern United States. They were destroyed in most of their range in the lower 48 states by trapping, poisoning, shooting, and destruction of critical habitat.
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