Mexican gray wolves
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Mexican gray wolves are a critically endangered subspecies of gray wolf native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for their smaller size, distinctive mottled gray-brown coat, and ongoing reintroduction and conservation efforts.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Mexican gray wolf | 1 |
| Mexican gray wolves canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5953244 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mexican gray wolves Context triple: [Wolf Haven International, animalKept, Mexican gray wolves]
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Indian wolf
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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B.
Coyotes
The Coyotes are the athletic teams representing the University of South Dakota in NCAA competition.
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C.
Coyotes
The Coyotes are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing California State University, San Bernardino in NCAA competition.
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D.
Coyotes
The Coyotes are the athletic teams representing the College of Southern Nevada in intercollegiate sports.
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E.
Timber Wolf
Timber Wolf is a classic wooden roller coaster known for its intense drops and rough, fast-paced ride experience at the Worlds of Fun amusement park.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mexican gray wolves Target entity description: Mexican gray wolves are a critically endangered subspecies of gray wolf native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for their smaller size, distinctive mottled gray-brown coat, and ongoing reintroduction and conservation efforts.
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A.
Indian wolf
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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B.
Coyotes
The Coyotes are the athletic teams representing the University of South Dakota in NCAA competition.
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C.
Coyotes
The Coyotes are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing California State University, San Bernardino in NCAA competition.
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D.
Coyotes
The Coyotes are the athletic teams representing the College of Southern Nevada in intercollegiate sports.
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E.
Timber Wolf
Timber Wolf is a classic wooden roller coaster known for its intense drops and rough, fast-paced ride experience at the Worlds of Fun amusement park.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
canid
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carnivore ⓘ subspecies of gray wolf ⓘ |
| benefit |
helps regulate ungulate populations
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influences vegetation through trophic cascades ⓘ |
| bodyMass | smaller than most other gray wolf subspecies ⓘ |
| captiveBreedingProgram |
Mexico
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coatColor |
black markings on back and tail
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buff ⓘ mottled gray-brown ⓘ |
| commonName |
Mexican gray wolf
NERFINISHED
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Mexican wolf NERFINISHED ⓘ lobo ⓘ |
| conservationStatus |
critically endangered in the wild in parts of its range
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endangered ⓘ |
| diet | carnivorous ⓘ |
| distinguishingFeature |
large ears relative to head size
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narrower skull than northern gray wolves ⓘ relatively small size ⓘ |
| ecologicalRole |
apex predator
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keystone species ⓘ |
| geneticOrigin | descended from a small number of founders ⓘ |
| habitat |
montane woodlands
ⓘ
pine-oak forests ⓘ semi-arid scrublands ⓘ |
| historicalRange |
Arizona
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Chihuahua NERFINISHED ⓘ Durango NERFINISHED ⓘ Jalisco NERFINISHED ⓘ New Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ Sonora NERFINISHED ⓘ Texas NERFINISHED ⓘ Zacatecas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| lifespanInCaptivity | up to 15 years ⓘ |
| lifespanInWild | approximately 6 to 8 years ⓘ |
| listedUnder |
CITES Appendix II
NERFINISHED
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U.S. Endangered Species Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| litterSize | typically 4 to 6 pups ⓘ |
| managedBy |
Mexican government wildlife agencies
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managementIssue | livestock depredation conflicts ⓘ |
| mitigationMeasure |
compensation programs for ranchers
ⓘ
non-lethal deterrents for livestock protection ⓘ |
| nativeTo |
Chihuahuan Desert region
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Sierra Madre Occidental NERFINISHED ⓘ northern Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ southwestern United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| parentTaxon | gray wolf ⓘ |
| populationTrend | increasing due to reintroduction but still low ⓘ |
| preysOn |
elk
ⓘ
javelina ⓘ mule deer ⓘ small mammals ⓘ white-tailed deer ⓘ |
| reintroductionArea |
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
NERFINISHED
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Blue Range Wolf Recovery Area NERFINISHED ⓘ Gila National Forest NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reintroductionProgram |
Arizona
NERFINISHED
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Chihuahua NERFINISHED ⓘ New Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ Sonora NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reproduction | breeds once per year ⓘ |
| scientificName | Canis lupus baileyi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| socialStructure |
breeding pair with offspring
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packs ⓘ |
| taxonRank | subspecies ⓘ |
| threat |
genetic bottleneck
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habitat loss ⓘ illegal killing ⓘ inbreeding ⓘ persecution by humans ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mexican gray wolves Description of subject: Mexican gray wolves are a critically endangered subspecies of gray wolf native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for their smaller size, distinctive mottled gray-brown coat, and ongoing reintroduction and conservation efforts.
Referenced by (2)
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