A sleeping gray wolf (Canis lupus) at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

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The gray wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the timber wolf or western wolf,[b] is a canine native to the wilderness and remote areas of Eurasia and North America. It is the largest extant member of its family, with males averaging 43–45 kg (95–99 lb) and females 36– kg (79–85 lb). Like the red wolf, it is distinguished from other Canis species by its larger size and less pointed features, particularly on the ears and muzzle. Its winter fur is long and bushy and predominantly a mottled gray in color, although nearly pure white, red, and brown to black also occur. *** Description sourced from Wikipedia (2018).

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Location: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Photo credit: © Felix Choo / Alamy / Afripics
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