The Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) is a subspecies of gray wolf once native to southeastern Arizona, southern New Mexico, western Texas and northern Mexico.
Habitat:
Mexican wolves once ranged widely from central Mexico throughout the southwestern U.S. including Utah, Colorado and Texas. Today, they can be found only in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico. Mexican wolves are also being reintroduced in Mexico. They prefer mountain forests, grasslands and scrublands.
Characteristics:
The Mexican wolf varies in size from 50 to 64 inches long (nose to tail), 24 to 32 inches shoulder height, and weighs from 50 to 90 pounds. It's coat is usually a blend of black, white, and grey.
Diet:
Mexican wolves mostly eat ungulates (large hoofed mammals) like elks, mule deer, white-tailed deer, javelinas, rabbits, and other small mammals.
Status:
Endangered.
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Non-FictionThe gray wolf (Canis lupus) is a very widespread animal throughout the world, well known and yet so mysterious. I encourage you to browse the synthesis work I did when I was little and discover something new about these animals. What are you waiting...
