Himalayan Wolf
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Himalayan Wolf Endangered
The Himalayan wolf has been added to the IUCN Red List as a vulnerable species due to climate change and habitat threats
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Conservation Efforts
Following its Red List classification in 2023, conservationists are intensifying efforts to protect this apex predator and its environment
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Native Habitat
The Himalayan wolf is indigenous to areas including parts of India, the Tibetan Plateau of Western China, and Nepal
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Population Decline
IUCN reports show a dramatic decline in the Himalayan wolf population, with only 2,275 to 3,792 individuals remaining
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Indian Population
Approximately 378 Himalayan wolves inhabit India's upper Himalayan regions
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Neglected by Science
Historically, the species has been overlooked by conservationists and scientists, contributing to its vulnerable status
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Unique Adaptations
These wolves live in alpine meadows and grasslands between elevations of 10,000 to 18,000 feet
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Physical Characteristics
Himalayan wolves have thick fur, shorter legs compared to other wolves, an average length of 110 to 180 cm, and weigh between 30 to 55 kg
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High-Altitude Adaptation
They have evolved strong hearts to survive in low oxygen levels typical of high altitudes
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