Canis Major

Wolves are wild, predatory canines that are part of the dog family. There are several species of wolves. One species, in particular, is the Timberwolf, which is also known as the Gray Wolf. Timberwolves are carnivorous mammals who live across the United States. They capable of adapting to different habitats such as places in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Timberwolves are large in size; they are usually 4 to 6 feet tall and weigh 40-175 pounds. Timberwolves…

-How The Wolf Became The Dog- Do you ever wonder how the friendship between dog and man all began? Around 35,000 years ago on planet Earth, many things were different unlike today. Men and wolves would fight for food and survival . Earth was a harsh environment, do to the fact that it was very cold at that time period. In addition to these harsh environments a friendship grew between wolves and man. -The Understanding- Scientists have started to grow and understanding of how this friendship…

Do you know that Arctic Wolves are “ Also known as Melville Island wolves?” Arctic wolves has change over time and has had an impact on society. Arctic wolves or Melville Island wolves are unafraid of people. Which mean that we can be attacked by them. They “can be coaxed approach people in some areas.” In 1977 two scientists were approached by six wolves on Ellesmere Island with one animal leaping at one of the scientists and grazing a cheek.” There was 252 sighting of wolves and there’s…

Ethiopian Wolf Evolution Eduardo Medina Fred N. Thomas Career Education Center Early College  Abstract The purpose of this paper is to provide details on the Ethiopian Wolf such as its physical traits, behaviors, habitats, and adaptations to its environment that assist in the species’ continued existence and survival. Using this information and research that has been conducted, the most likely ancestor for Ethiopian wolf is the Eucyon. This is based on the theory of evolution and other…

Canis lupus arctos is the scientific name for an arctic wolf. Although many people believe an arctic wolf can only be purely white, this is not true; an arctic wolf may have spots of black, yellow, or gray on its white fur. Due to the location of an arctic wolf, which many experts believe the Ice Age was what made them end up here, they have adapted to this weather. According to A-Z Animals, “ Arctic wolves are incredibly versatile and adaptive animals, able to withstand year round sub-zero…

It was brought to my attention to find out more about the Gray Wolf. This animal is endangered meaning that they could die out. If the Canus Lupus were to die out the organisms that the wolf ate would over populate growing out of control. The Gray wolf is very unique because if you were to see them you were said to be very lucky. The first appearance of the Gray wolf was in 1960's. If you are wondering how to tell a Gray wolf apart from a fox or a coyote this is the way to tell: the gray…

hen you think of man’s best friend the name “Canis Lupus Familiaris” will most likely not come to mind. Canis Lupus Familiaris is the trinomial or subspecies name for the Canid species, the domestic dog (Yong, 2016). It is hard to believe that dogs such as toy or terrier breeds have derived from the grey wolf. To start the evolution of our many dog breeds today, we go back 10,000-30,000 years ago when the grey wolf walked all over the globe. Tribes and colonies during this time era encountered…

In the United States people are having problems with reintroducing animals back in the wild, a big one is wolves. Wolves have been around for centuries. Wolves help the animals that are scavenger like eagles and other small animals. Wolves help control the population of other animals. When reintroducing wolves it would be perfect for ecotourism. Reintroducing wolves will help and do lots things for the environment and wildlife. Reintroducing wolves back in wild will be good because wolves will…

Wolves have undergone an interesting history as they evolved from their tomarctus ancestor. A wolf is great at attacking its prey in a group by working together in a strategic way. They eat a variety of different animals, in rare occasions they have attacked and eaten moose. Wolves live in most wildlife places in different countries. Wolves are needed in many places to keep the number of different animals well tamed. Wolves are also the ancestor of all dogs. About wolves: Wolves are legendary…

The mexican gray wolf almost became extinct. “In 1976, the mexican wolf was placed on the Endangered Species List, making the recovery of the species a federal concern.” It is currently the most endangered species in North America. Not many people know this because almost every one of them are dead. Not too many people know that the mexican wolf has a legendary spine-tingling howl it uses it to communicate with other wolves. The mexican wolf may be found in the southern states with creamy black…