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Gray Wolf
Least Concern

Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

A social canid that lives and hunts in packs across forests, tundra, and grasslands.

Category Mammal
Habitat Forest
Diet Carnivore
Lifespan 6–8 years in the wild; up to 13 years or more in protected areas
Size Body length 1–1.6 m; shoulder height 66–81 cm; weight 23–80 kg
Scientific Name Canis lupus

About Gray Wolf

A social canid that lives and hunts in packs across forests, tundra, and grasslands.

Fun Fact

Wolf howls help pack members communicate across long distances.

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