Wolves, being apex predators, have always captivated and intimidated people. Some species and subspecies stand out because of their sheer size, strength, and predatory tendencies. These dangerous ...

But Paunovich soon realized it was Canis lupus: the gray wolf. The last wolves seen in Yellowstone — two pups — were killed ...

The North American Gray Timber Wolf, scientifically known as *Canis lupus*, is the world's largest canid . It is a fascinating and majestic creature that has captivated the human imagination for ...

A beloved matriarch, 907F lived to be 11 years old, which is much longer than the average life span for gray wolves and a ...

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 long and bushy, and ...

The dog, Canis familiaris, is a direct descendent of the gray wolf, Canis lupus: In other words, dogs as we know them are domesticated wolves. Not only their behavior changed; domestic dogs are ...

In the natural world, certain species have an outsized influence on the health and stability of their ecosystems.