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    Vor 3 Tagen · The wolf (Canis lupus; pl.: wolves), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo , though gray wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.

  2. 15. Mai 2024 · gray wolf, (Canis lupus), largest wild member of the dog family . It inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Between 5 and 24 subspecies of gray wolves are recognized in North America and 7 to 12 are recognized in Eurasia, with 1 in Africa. Wolves were domesticated several thousand years ago, and selective breeding produced dogs.

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  3. 7. Mai 2024 · Lifetime reproductive characteristics of gray wolves. David E Ausband. Journal of Mammalogy, gyae042, https://doi.org/10.1093/jmammal/gyae042. Published: Article history. PDF. Split View. Cite. Permissions. Share. Abstract. Female and male cooperative breeders can use different strategies to maximize reproduction and fitness over their lifetimes.

  4. 3. Mai 2024 · ANIMALS. Top 4 myths about wolves, busted by experts. The world’s largest canine draws both reverence and ire. Here are some of the most common misunderstandings, according to scientists. A young...

  5. 7. Mai 2024 · Scientific name. Etymology. Canis Latin meaning "dog" (Brown 1956) lupus Latin meaning "wolf" (Brown 1956) Evolutionary History. Canid diversity and evolution. Family Canidae contains 16 extant/living genera and 36 species (Nowak 1999) Emerged in North America during the Miocene, c. 10 million years ago (mya) (Lindblad-Toh et al. 2005)

  6. 7. Mai 2024 · Gray Wolf ( Canis lupus) Fact Sheet: Physical Characteristics. Summary. Taxonomy & History. Distribution & Habitat. Behavior & Ecology. Diet & Feeding. Reproduction & Development. Managed Care. Population & Conservation Status. Bibliography & Resources. Physical Characteristics: Size & Weight. General body size.

  7. 7. Mai 2024 · Gray Wolf ( Canis lupus) Fact Sheet: Reproduction & Development. Courtship & Reproduction. Mating system. Monogamous in low-density populations, with some exceptions (Packard 2003) Female receptivity. Once per year (monestrus) unlike domestic dogs (McNay et al. 2006; Hayssen et al. 1993) 1-2 weeks during estrus (Packard 2003) Courtship and mating.