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It's just another term people from different regions of the world call the grey wolf. Just like some people call a caribou a reindeer. Its the same thing, just different names
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What are timber wolves most likely to catch and eat?
Timber wolves, also called gray wolves, live in forests. They eat rabbits, deer, rats, ect.
Why is a gray wolf called a timber wolf?
There are only three species of wolves: gray wolf, Ethiopian wolf, and red wolf. Timber wolves are only a subspecies of gray wolves.
Are gray wolves or timber wolves more popular in Canada?
They are the same thing!!! Timber and atric wolves are just differrent names for grey wolves. This is actually my question! lol someone asked this same question but the answer said that the wolves were differrent! RESEARCH PPL!
Are a timber wolf and gray wolf the same size?
A Timber wolf and a Gray wolf are the same species, just with a different names. Timber wolves refer to a specific region, and Gray wolves is a more general term for all northern wolves. So it really depends which gray wolf you're looking at.
Are timberwolves and gray wolves the same animal?
The timber wolf is a race of the gray wolf.
Are gray wolves and timber wolves the same?
Yes, in fact, the timber wolf is another name for the grey wolves. (wolves are awesome)- uh, no they are most certianly not! Timber wolves are just a little bit um.. well.. awesomer, I guess!
What type of wolve eats a caribou?
Gray wolves and their subspecies. The most common subspecies of gray wolf to eat a caribou is the arctic/tundra wolf. Timber wolves might also eat a heard, but timber wolves typically live a bit too far south of where most caribou live.
Is a gray wolf a timber wolf?
No, but a timber wolf is a grey wolf. The timber wolf is a subspecies of the grey wolf, which also includes Arctic Wolves, Mexican Gray Wolves, domestic dogs and dingoes (domestic dogs are descended from wolves and considered the same species, canis lupus, though a different subspecies; dingoes are themselves descended from domestic dogs and are also considered canis lupus).
What is the description of a timber wolf?
There are different 'breeds' of wolves, like dogs. You know there's a difference between a Great Dane and a Chihuahua, it's obvious. The Timber Wolf LOOKS different from other wolves. Also, timber wolves live in different areas than some other wolves. You can have have mixed wolves in a pack, but mostly, they're all in separate regions.
Is a red wolf larger than a gray wolf?
They are both the same kind of wolves, just two different names. The biggest wolves are the artic wolves (these are also gray and timber wolves, just with a different name). Artic wolves can weigh over 200 pounds.
Are timber wolves and gray wolves the same?
No, they are not! they have a different habitat, diet, etc.
What continent is the Timber wolf found on?
The Timber Wolf (also called the Gray Wolf) is found in Asia, Europe and North America.
