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Grey wolf

Description:

Fur is thick and usually grey, but can vary from nearly pure white, red, or brown to black.

Headand-body length:

100- 150 cm. Tail length: 31-51 cm.

Shoulder height:

66-81 cm. weight: 16-60 kg, male heavier than females.

Social Behavior:

A pack-living animal with a complex social organization. Packs are primarily family groups. Packs include up to 30 individuals, but smaller sizes are more common.

Habitat and Distribution:

There are two subspecies of the Grey Wolf in Pakistan. In the northern mountainous regions, the Tibetan Wolf is found. The Tibetan Wolf inhabits the barren rocky mountainous valleys of Baltistan, Gilgit, Hunza, Chitral, Upp er Swat and Khunjerab National Park. In the south of the country the Indian Wolf is found.