Alaska Tundra Wolf
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The Alaska Tundra Wolf , Barren-Ground Wolf , also known as the Arctic Wolf ( Canis lupus tundrarum ), is a subspecies of the wolf ( Canis lupus ), which belongs to the family of dogs (Canidae).
The Alaskan Tundra Wolf is distributed over large parts of northern Canada and Alaska ( Point Barrow ).
features
The Alaskan tundra wolf is one of the largest living wolves. It reaches a height at the withers of about 90 centimeters and a head-trunk length between 120 and 160 centimeters. The weight of the largest specimens is up to 80 kilograms. There is a sexual dimorphism between males and females : males are usually larger and heavier than female wolves. The long, soft fur of the Alaska Tundra Wolf is white, light gray, or gray in color. In contrast to other wolf species, the color deviations between the top and bottom are minimal. In contrast to wolf-like domestic dogs , wolves are longer-legged and have a straight back line, while in dogs it often slopes down towards the tail. The wolf's tail is bushy and straight. Wolves tend to have smaller ears that are also densely hairy on the inside.
It is more often equated or confused with the tundra wolf ( Canis lupus albus ) from northern Eurasia.
Way of life
Alaskan tundra wolves become sexually mature at around two years of age. The mating season is around February. The gestation period lasts about nine to eleven weeks. A litter usually consists of three to seven puppies that are raised by the entire pack. After one to three years, the young animals leave their pack, settle near their old pack or migrate away. As large carnivores, Alaskan tundra wolves primarily prey on ungulates such as reindeer or deer . Primarily older, sick or young animals that are easier to overpower are captured.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Mammal Species of the World : Extinct and vanishing mammals of the western hemisphere, with the marine species of all the oceans , accessed on February 21, 2018.
- ↑ a b Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus tundrarum) , accessed on February 21, 2018.
- ↑ Canis lupus albus / Canis lupus tundrorum - The Tundrawolf , Wolf-Amarok.de