Gray wolf

The gray wolf or grey wolf, or simply the wolf (Canis lupus) is a large canine native to North America and Eurasia. More than 30 subspecies of gray wolf has been recognized and is the largest living member in the family, Canidae. It is most closely related to other Canis species such as the coyote and golden jackal. Gray wolves are considered the ancestor of most domestic dog breeds. The gray wolf usaually has gray, brown, white, and black fur with short ears, and long tail. Gray wolves are mainly carnivores, preying on small animals, large hoofed-mammals, such as elk, livestock, such as sheep, and carrion.