5616 x 3744 px | 47,5 x 31,7 cm | 18,7 x 12,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
22 gennaio 2016
Altre informazioni:
Mexican Wolf, Canis lupus baileyi, Arizona The Mexican Wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) is the smallest and most genetically distinct subspecies of the gray wolf, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. Once nearly extinct, the species has been reintroduced to parts of Arizona and New Mexico as part of an intensive recovery program. These wolves are characterized by their mottled gray, brown, and rust-colored fur, with a lean, athletic build adapted to rugged terrain. Mexican wolves primarily hunt elk, deer, and smaller mammals, often working in small, cohesive packs. As an apex predator, they play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems by controlling prey populations. Despite conservation efforts, they remain critically endangered due to habitat loss and historical eradication.
