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gray wolf

gray wolf

Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Marshall Islands, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Luci...
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland, Desert, Mountain, Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
apple

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
nocturnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Activity patterns. Mostly nocturnal or crepuscular, but activity periods may extend well into daylight hours in areas where they are free from persecution. Predominantly diurnal in the Arctic summer.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of gray wolf is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, wetland, desert, mountain, tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of apple. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a nocturnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 12 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of gray wolf.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeAntigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Cook Islands, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Marshall Islands, Norway, Russian Federation, Saint Luci...
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland, Desert, Mountain, Tundra
Lifespan12 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificCanis lupus
Registry Info
Lifespan12 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyCanidae