Indian wolf

About Indian wolf:

• It is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia.
• Habitat: It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems.
• Behavior: Indian wolves generally live in smaller packs rarely exceeding 6-8 individuals.
• They are also relatively less vocal and have rarely been known to howl and are territorial and hunt during the night.
• Appearance: Intermediate in size between the Tibetan and Arabian wolves, but lacks a thick winter coat due to adaptation to warmer climates.
• Distribution: Indian wolves are found in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Syria.
• Threats: It faces a steady decline driven by habitat loss, shrinking prey base, and human persecution.
• Conservation Status of Indian Wolf
  • IUCN: Vulnerable 
  • CITES: Appendix I
  • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I.