Indian wolf

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The Indian wolf is a subspecies of gray wolf native to the Indian subcontinent, adapted to arid and semi-arid grasslands and scrublands and known for living in smaller packs than many other wolf populations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf canid
mammal
subspecies of gray wolf
adaptation adapted to hot, dry climates
class Mammalia
coatColor grayish
pale brown
conservationStatus Endangered in India
crepuscular true
describedBy Brian Houghton Hodgson NERFINISHED
describedInYear 1833
diet carnivorous
distinguishingFeature long legs
relatively short, thin fur
slender build
family Canidae NERFINISHED
genus Canis NERFINISHED
habitat arid grasslands
open plains
scrublands
semi-arid grasslands
kingdom Animalia
litterSize typically 3–6 pups
nativeTo India NERFINISHED
Indian subcontinent NERFINISHED
Iran NERFINISHED
Israel NERFINISHED
Middle East NERFINISHED
Nepal NERFINISHED
Pakistan NERFINISHED
Saudi Arabia NERFINISHED
Turkey NERFINISHED
nocturnal true
order Carnivora
parentTaxon gray wolf
phylum Chordata
preysOn ground birds
hares
rodents
small ungulates
reproduction breeds once a year
scientificName Canis lupus pallipes NERFINISHED
socialStructure pairs or family groups
small packs
species Canis lupus NERFINISHED
taxonRank subspecies
threat decline of natural prey
habitat loss
human persecution
retaliatory killing for livestock depredation
vocalization barks
howls
whines

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