The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also known as the Melville Island wolf. source
The Arctic wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also known as the Melville Island wolf.
The Arctic wolf is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, from Melville Island to Ellesmere Island. source
The Arctic wolf is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, from Melville Island to Ellesmere Island.
The Arctic wolf is a medium-sized subspecies, distinguished from the northwestern wolf by its smaller size. source
The Arctic wolf is a medium-sized subspecies, distinguished from the northwestern wolf by its smaller size.
The Arctic wolf is whiter coloration, its narrower braincase,and larger carnassials. source
The Arctic wolf is whiter coloration, its narrower braincase,and larger carnassials.
Since 1930, there has been a progressive reduction in size in Arctic wolf skulls, which is likely the result of wolf-dog hybridization. source
Since 1930, there has been a progressive reduction in size in Arctic wolf skulls, which is likely the result of wolf-dog hybridization.
The Arctic wolf was first described as a distinct subspecies by British zoologist R. I. Pocock in 1935, after having examined a single skull from Melville Island source
The Arctic wolf was first described as a distinct subspecies by British zoologist R. I. Pocock in 1935, after having examined a single skull from Melville Island
As of 2005, the Arctic wolf is still recognized as a distinct subspecies by Mammal Species of the World (MSW3). source
As of 2005, the Arctic wolf is still recognized as a distinct subspecies by Mammal Species of the World (MSW3).
The Arctic wolf is relatively unafraid of people, and can be coaxed to approach people in some areas. source
The Arctic wolf is relatively unafraid of people, and can be coaxed to approach people in some areas.
The Arctic wolf has occasionally acted aggressively toward humans. source
The Arctic wolf has occasionally acted aggressively toward humans.
The decline and extermination of the Arctic wolf population was studied in east Greenland between 1899 and 1939. source
The decline and extermination of the Arctic wolf population was studied in east Greenland between 1899 and 1939.
Through these years, there were 252 sightings of the wolves and/or their tracks. source
Through these years, there were 252 sightings of the wolves and/or their tracks.
Of 112 Arctic wolves that were sighted in the early winter, 31.3% were lone wolves, 23.2% were in pairs, and the rest stayed together in larger groups. source
Of 112 Arctic wolves that were sighted in the early winter, 31.3% were lone wolves, 23.2% were in pairs, and the rest stayed together in larger groups.
The average pack size of the Arctic wolves was 3.3; packs of four or more were rare. source
The average pack size of the Arctic wolves was 3.3; packs of four or more were rare.
Between 1920 and 1932, 35 wolves were killed in the core wolf range, forcing the population to decline rapidly. source
Between 1920 and 1932, 35 wolves were killed in the core wolf range, forcing the population to decline rapidly.
There is no other evidence for the potential decline in the Arctic wolf population. source
There is no other evidence for the potential decline in the Arctic wolf population.
The Arctic wolf originated on the Canadian Arctic Islands and in north and east Greenland, hence their name. source
The Arctic wolf originated on the Canadian Arctic Islands and in north and east Greenland, hence their name.
The Arctic wolf is of the least concern when it comes to being endangered but it does face threats of endangerment. source
The Arctic wolf is of the least concern when it comes to being endangered but it does face threats of endangerment.
