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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