The wolf (Canis lupus; [b] pl.: wolves), 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, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.

Mar 21, 2025 · wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus) is the better known. It is the largest nondomestic member of the dog family (Canidae) and inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere.

Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each wolf's howl unique, and how the wolf population in the continental United States nearly became extinct.

8 hours ago · A 6-month-old wolf pup is one of three that carry dire-wolf genes, including genes for a white coat and a large body. The three animals, bred by scientists at Colossal Biosciences, live in ...

6 hours ago · Size is one of the most immediate differences between a dire wolf and today's wolves or dogs. At six months old, Romulus and Remus measure nearly four feet long and weigh 80 pounds. The wolves ...

The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.

Use this quick guide to learn the basics of wolf biology and behavior. Click here for in-depth information on wolf communication. Usually only the dominant pair breeds, however in areas where there is a high ratio of prey per wolf, such as in Yellowstone National Park, there can be multiple litters per pack.

12 hours ago · The dire wolf isn’t the only animal that Colossal, which was founded in 2021 and currently employs 130 scientists, wants to bring back. Also on their de-extinction wish list is the woolly ...

The wolf (Canis lupus) is a social animal that lives and hunts in groups known as packs. This mammal is the largest of the family Canidae.

15 hours ago · The gray wolf is the dire wolf’s closest living relative—they share 99.5 per cent of their DNA. If a gene does something in the gray wolf, the same gene in dire-wolf DNA likely codes for the ...