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Gray wolf

Canis lupus
Canid (Canidae)

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A grey-brown dog-like animal with long legs, in Canada they can be black and in polar areas white. Thick soft winter fur has 2 layers, the under layer is largely shed in summer. 

A day-active animal that lives solitary or in packs, the pack consisting of a couple with young sometimes from several dens. Hunts in packs to take larger prey. 

⇔ hbl. 100-150 cm, sh. 65-80 cm, tl. 30-50 cm

syn. Grey wolf

The only predecessor to the dog. Can be found on all continents, but in fewer areas.

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