19,932 observationsLeast Concern
Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Canidae ›Genus: Canis
About
The gray wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the timber wolf or western wolf, 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gray Wolf is Canis lupus.
- Gray Wolf belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gray Wolf belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gray Wolf belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Gray Wolf belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Gray Wolf belongs to the family Canidae.
- Gray Wolf belongs to the genus Canis.