Wolf information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Wolf, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Wolf
The wolf, also known as the grey wolf or gray wolf, is a canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though grey wolves, as popularly understood, include only naturally occurring wild subspecies. The wolf is the largest wild extant member of the family Canidae, and is further distinguished from other Canis species by its less pointed ears and muzzle, as well as a shorter torso and a longer tail. The wolf is nonetheless related closely enough to smaller Canis species, such as the coyote and the golden jackal, to produce fertile hybrids with them. The wolf's fur is usually mottled white, brown, grey, and black, although subspecies in the arctic region may be nearly all white.
Wolf facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Canis lupus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Forests, tundra & grassland
- A group is called
- Pack
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Canidae
- Genus Canis
- Species Canis lupus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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Wolf — questions people ask
What is the scientific name of the Wolf?
Canis lupus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora, Family Canidae.
Is the Wolf endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Canis lupus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Wolf live?
6 to 13 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Wolf eat?
Carnivore. Its usual habitat is forests, tundra & grassland.
Where can I read about Wolf farming and care?
Animalsss has 1 published guide that mention Wolf, listed in the Wolf blogs section on this page.
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