Northern Rocky Mountain wolf (Canis lupus irremotus)

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The Northern Rocky Mountain wolf (Canis lupus irremotus) is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the northern Rocky Mountains

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The Northern Rocky Mountain wolf (Canis lupus irremotus) is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the northern Rocky Mountains. They are light-colored, medium to large-sized subspecies with a narrow, flattened frontal bone.

Habitat:

The Northern Rocky Mountain wolves' original habitat extended from the Northern Rocky Mountains to Southern Alberta in Canada.

Characteristics:

The Northern Rocky Mountain wolves are light colored wolves of medium to large size, averaging from 85 to 115 pounds. The largest found on record was 145 pounds.

Diet:

The Northern Rocky Mountain wolves primarily preyed on bison, elks, moose, mule deer and beavers, though they are opportunistic animals and will prey upon other species if the chance arises.

Breeding:

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Status:

Least Concern.

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