Indian Wolf Latest News
Recently, an Indian wolf named Geeta at Pilikula Biological Park gave birth to seven pups.
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: Vulnerable
- CITES: Appendix I
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I
Source: TH
Last updated on June, 2026
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