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If someone says 'gray wolf' it is almost certain they mean a timber wolf.
timber wolf -nounthe gray wolf, Canis lupus, sometimes designated as the subspecies C. lupus occidentalis: formerly common in northern North America but now greatly reduced in number and rare in the conterminous U.S.(dictionary.com)
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∙ 14y agoYes, they can have grey, black, white, or reddish fur colors.
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∙ 12y agoThere are many species of wolves, red wolves, timber wolves, etc. A grey wolf belongs to these many species.
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∙ 11y agoYes. The gray wolf (Canis Lupus) occurs in a wide range with several subspecies, some coyote sized, others weighing as much as 140 pounds for adult males.
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∙ 6y agoYes, it is just a different common name for the same species - Canis lupus.
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∙ 13y agoyes they are very much alike.
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What is another name for gray wolf?
Another name for the gray wolf is tha canis lapus or the timber wolf
What color is a gray wolf's fur?
Grayish,black.
What color are a gray wolf's eyes?
then can be grey, white, or black. white wolves in the arctic are known as arctic wolves and white wolves and black wolves in forest are known as grey wolves...although some people might say white wolf or black wolf. Yeah what eva. They are wait i know this ...what colour are gray wol..oh GRAY wolves! smart one
Why are gray wolves called gray wolves?
They literally have gray fur. They were the first gray coloured wolf discoverednot all gray wolves are gray they can be gray, black, white and moreIt's unknown why they are called a wolf, but they are called a grey wolf because they are usually grey but some are black, others brown, and some are albino. Others say just wolfs because they look nothing like a grey wolf.
What type of animal is humphrey in alpha and omega?
Humphrey in alpha and omega is a gray wolf and gray wolves can be gray black white or peach.And Humphrey is an omega wolf.
If the red wolf is Canis rufus what is the scientific name for a black wolf?
The red wolf is a species however there is no such species as a black wolf, therefore no scientific name. But as 'rufus' is latin for red, I guess the latin word for 'black' would be used in the 'Black Wolf' Species' scientific name.
What colour is a gray wolf?
It varies, it can be black, grey or white
Are Gray Wolves a species of Wolf or just referred to as a reference to there fur?
gray wolves are an actual species of wolf, and they're colors can range from light gray to jet black.
What is the difference between the Mexican gray wolf and the gray wolf?
there are two species of wolves. the red wolf and the gray wolf. the mexican gray wolf is a type of gray wolf. so they are actually the same but the mexican gray wolf just specifies the region its in whereas the gray wolf is more of an umbrella term. :)
What colors can a wolf have?
Brown,Gray,Black and its some other colors
What are the physical characteristics of the wolf?
they can be black to white to gray hahahaha treated
What colors does a gray wolf have?
A Grey Wolf's coat is a gray in the summer. In winter, the Grey Wolf sheds his/hers summer coat (which is gray). Underneath, their coat is white. This makes a Grey wolf's coat white. Grey wolves can also be black, brown, or red.
