Hudson Bay wolf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hudson Bay wolf |
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| C. l. occidentalis, Olomouc Zoo, Czech Republic | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Carnivora |
| Family: | Canidae |
| Genus: | Canis |
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C. l. hudsonicus
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| Canis lupus hudsonicus Goldman, 1941
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| Historical and present range of gray wolf subspecies in North America | |
The Hudson Bay wolf (Canis lupus hudsonicus) is a special type of gray wolf. It lives in the northern parts of Canada, especially near the northwestern coast of Hudson Bay.
About the Hudson Bay Wolf
Discovery and Description
Scientists first officially recognized the Hudson Bay wolf as its own unique type in 1941. A scientist named Edward Alphonso Goldman described it. He said it was a medium-sized wolf with white fur. It looked a bit like the Arctic wolf, but its head was flatter.
Scientific Recognition
Today, the Hudson Bay wolf is still considered a distinct subspecies of Canis lupus. This means it's a specific kind of gray wolf. It is listed in an important science book called Mammal Species of the World (2005).
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