Endangered Species Guide : Mammals : Animal Planet

Endangered Mammals

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GRAY WOLF (Canis lupus)

The gray wolf is the largest wild member of the dog family and was once the world's most widely distributed land mammal. It lives in packs that cooperate to hunt and patrol territories covering very wide areas. The range of the gray wolf includes the upper latitudes of North America, Greenland, Europe and Asia, though its distribution within that range has been dramatically reduced due to human persecution and habitat loss.

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USFWS Status: Endangered
Major Threats: Human persecution and habitat loss
Habitat: A wide range including forests, tundra and grasslands
Location: North America, Greenland, Europe and Asia
Diet: Mainly large prey such as moose, elk and bison

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