Baffin Island wolf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Canis lupus manningi |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Canidae |
| Genus: | Canis |
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C. l. manningi
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| Canis lupus manningi Anderson, 1943 (1908)
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Canis albus manningi |
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The Baffin Island wolf (Canis lupus manningi), sometimes called the Baffin Island tundra wolf, is a special type of grey wolf. It lives only on Baffin Island and a few other small islands nearby. Scientists officially recognized it as its own subspecies in 1943. This was when Anderson gave it its scientific name. The Baffin Island wolf is listed as a subspecies of Canis lupus in the important book Mammal Species of the World (2005).
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About the Baffin Island Wolf
The Baffin Island wolf is a unique animal found in the Arctic. It is known for its distinct features and its home in the northern parts of Canada.
What Does It Look Like?
The Baffin Island wolf is usually light-colored, often even white. It is also quite small compared to other types of wolves. In fact, it is thought to be the smallest of all the different kinds of Arctic wolfes. Its light fur helps it blend in with the snowy environment where it lives.
Where Does It Live?
This wolf lives only on Baffin Island, which is a very large island in the Canadian Arctic. It also lives on some smaller islands close to Baffin Island. These areas are very cold and covered in snow and ice for much of the year.
Is It Endangered?
Yes, the Baffin Island wolf is currently considered an endangered animal. This means there are not many of them left, and they need protection to survive.
History and Studies
Scientists have studied the Baffin Island wolf to learn more about its past and how it lives.
Where Did Greenland's Wolves Come From?
Some early information suggests that the wolves found in western Greenland might have traveled there from Baffin Island. This means they could be related to the Baffin Island wolf subspecies. It shows how wolves can move across large areas of ice and land.
Research on the Baffin Island Wolf
In 1966, a detailed study was done on the Baffin Island wolf. This research followed an earlier look at the wolves in 1965, which happened at Wordie Bay. Students from the University of Toronto helped with this important study. These studies help us understand more about these amazing animals.
See also
In Spanish: Lobo de Baffin para niños
