Black Wolf
This predator mainly lives in North America, particularly in Canada, but it can be found in Tibet, Serbia and some Arab countries. Scientists have long tried to understand how the familiar gray wolf could “go dark.”
Presumably, the predominance of melanin led to the fact that the fur of this representative of the canids turned black. It is noteworthy that some experts do not distinguish it as a separate species, believing that the predator belongs to the Canis Lupus group, that is, the “common wolf.” And yet, one cannot help but admire its amazing color and unusual appearance.
By the way, the American naturalist William Bartram became interested in them, who described black wolves in his book on travel. This happened back in 1791. William assured that he had also seen similar wolves in Florida, and he was struck by their rich black color. At the same time, the naturalist noticed that female black wolves had a white spot on their chest.
Keeping a wolf at home
Making a wolf a pet is almost impossible. You need to realize that the wolf is a predator that can consider human flesh as food. Taming may take a long time, but if it succeeds, the wolf will become your best friend and protector. He will always be a danger to you, your family, and your guests.
If you decide to get a wolf, then the first thing you need to do is surround the wolf cub with love and care. You can’t shout at him and, of course, hit him. The wolf is a forest animal , so it is necessary to provide it with personal space. In general, of course, it is difficult to imagine a wolf as a domestic animal.
It is recommended to feed the wolf with fresh meat and fish. Give the animal a lot of time and attention; the animal should feel your love. You need to play with a wolf like a dog and train it.
In the photo there is a red wolf
We must not forget that the wolf is a predator and is dangerous to humans. In the wild, people often hunt these animals for their pelts, although hunting wolves is prohibited in many countries. Although most of these predators pose absolutely no danger to humans.
Indian wolf
This predator resembles the Himalayan and Arabian wolves in appearance. It lives in the Asian part, mainly in India, Turkey, Syria, and Pakistan. They were hunted for a long time, as a result of which the population of these predators significantly decreased. In Israel they are even protected by a law prohibiting their destruction. It is interesting that these wolves have practically no undercoat, but the fur is quite thick, although short. They are smaller in size than the common gray wolf found in Europe.
Indian wolves are very aggressive, so they can attack both domestic animals and humans. For example, in Iran in 2005, a shocking incident occurred: a man was attacked by a pack of wolves in broad daylight. Despite the fact that he was torn from the jaws of predators, the victim died in the hospital.
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Because black-colored wolves are more common in forested areas than in the tundra (black wolves are found in approximately 62% of wolves in forested areas of the Canadian Arctic, compared to approximately 7% in icy tundra [20]), melanism has been noted. the researchers concluded that these wolves are adapting. The purpose of the mutation has not yet been established. Dr. Barsh ruled out the use of camouflage because wolves have few natural predators and there is no evidence that black coat color leads to increased hunting success. [19] Dr. Barsh noted that beta-defensin is involved in providing immunity to viral and bacterial skin infections, which may be more common in forested, warmer environments.[1] It has been suggested that the mutation's association with forested habitats means that the prevalence of melanism should increase as forests expand northward. [27] Wolves are thought to have predominantly dark fur. [27] [28] The mating of black and gray wolves resulted in 10 dark-coated puppies out of 14 puppies. [27]
Maned wolf
This amazing animal is very reminiscent of a fox - both in color and physique. True, the distinctive feature of the maned wolf is its incredibly long legs and noticeable ears, which give the animal a somewhat comical appearance. Interestingly, this mammal is a predator, but its diet also includes plant foods.
The long-legged animal hunts alone at sunset, but does not forget about its “personal life” - the animals try to find a suitable mate, and they do this with the help of urine! The smell is so specific that a potential partner simply cannot pass by. What’s most curious is that it somewhat resembles marijuana, attracting the attention of not only the maned wolf, but also the police, who are confident that cannabis is hidden somewhere in the grass.
Mountain wolf
This species of wolf is on the verge of extinction, since there are no more than 2,500 of them left on the planet. They once lived in many parts of the world - from Europe to North America, but today they can be seen mainly in Asia. What’s most interesting is that another name for this predator is “red wolf,” but other colors can also be found: gray, golden and even white.
The most favorite food of these predators is venison, but mountain wolves are not averse to feasting on birds and rodents. It is curious that a pack of red wolves is not afraid to attack a large animal like a tiger, and in history there are even cases described when predators attacked a Himalayan bear.
Wolf dogs (description, photo)
A population of wolf-dog hybrids called wolf-dogs is created by breeding wolves and German shepherds. See also: Shepherd dogs and their types As you might guess, the name wolfdog is formed from the words “wolf” and “dog”. Most often, wolf-dogs are born from the mating of a male wolf and a domestic dog. The mating of a she-wolf with a male is extremely rare (in fact, almost impossible), because during the mating season, wolves win the favor of the she-wolf by fighting each other in grueling fights (sometimes with fatal consequences). See also: The most beautiful representatives of the canine family
The two officially standardized European wolfdog breeds, derived from German Shepherds and wolves, are the Saarloos Wolfdog and the Czechoslovakian Wolfdog.
Saarloos wolfdog photo
Czechoslovakian Wolfdog photo
In Russia, at the Perm Institute of Internal Troops, this experiment on obtaining wolf-dogs became the most successful in the history of breeding wolf-dog hybrids, since wolf-dogs are one of the only wolf-dog hybrids that are controlled by humans. For example, the Wolfhund, bred from crossing the Canadian red wolf and the Alaskan Malamute, has an overly aggressive character coupled with enormous strength.
Wolfhund - a hybrid of a Canadian red wolf and an Alaskan malamute photo
As for wolf-dogs, they have a well-developed sense of smell, intelligence and endurance, possessing the steel grip of a wolf, they are very affectionate and gentle towards humans. Currently, wolf dogs are widely used to protect the Kiai and Mongolian borders of the Russian Federation. It is worth noting that the main hero of Jack London’s book “White Fang” is a wolfdog. See also: The best movies about dogs
Wolf dogs photo
Loki the wolfdog is a hybrid of husky, malamute and Melville Island wolf photo
Wolfdog Schweizwolf photo (mother - Black Canadian wolf, father - White Swiss Shepherd)
Wolfhounds are often purchased for use in dog sledding. See also: Sled dogs, but training them requires patience and skill.
Sulimov's dog (shalaika, shakalaika) is a Russian hybrid of a jackal and a dog, bred by Klim Sulimov. Initially, the Nenets Laika and the Central Asian common jackal were taken for crossing. This breed was bred by Klim Sulimov, the chief breeder of the Aeroflot security service. The breed was originally used by airport security as a sniffer dog. Sulimov described his own breed as follows: “My dogs combine the abilities of huskies, which can work at temperatures of about -70 °C, with the abilities of jackals, which love heat up to +40 °C. They are ideal for our country."
Sulimov's dog (shalaika, shakalaika) - a hybrid of a jackal and a husky photo
It is almost impossible to buy wolf-dog puppies; mostly puppies of the first and second generation of hybrids are sold. Their price ranges from 15 to 40 thousand.
Wolfdog puppies photo
Grown-up wolf-dog puppy photo
See also: The most beautiful dog breeds
