Indian Wolf Latest News
Recently, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has for the first time evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) separately.
About Indian Wolf
- It is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia.
- Habitat: It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems.
- Behavior: Indian wolves generally live in smaller packs rarely exceeding 6-8 individuals.
- They are also relatively less vocal and have rarely been known to howl and are territorial and hunt during the night.
- Appearance: Intermediate in size between the Tibetan and Arabian wolves, but lacks a thick winter coat due to adaptation to warmer climates.
- Distribution: Indian wolves are found in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Syria.
- Threats: It faces a steady decline driven by habitat loss, shrinking prey base, and human persecution.
Conservation Status of Indian Wolf
- IUCN:Â VulnerableÂ
- CITES: Appendix I
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
Source: TOI
Indian Wolf FAQs
Q1: Where is the Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary located?
Ans: Karnataka
Q2: What is the primary threat to the Indian wolf population?
Ans: Habitat loss and human-wildlife conflict.
