2007-04-30 23:59:27 · 2 answers · asked by Asheera 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Wolf carnivorous mammal of the genus Canis in the dog family. Once distributed over most of the Northern Hemisphere, wild wolves are now confined to the wilder parts of a reduced range. Three wolf species (the gray wolf, red wolf, and coyote) are generally recognized, although there is much local variation within them.
2007-05-01 00:09:42 · answer #1 · answered by Vijay Shahi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is an area of differentiation between species that isn't very clear.
Species is suppose indicate inability to cross breed and produce fertile offspring. Gray wolves, red wolves and coyotes can interbreed and produce fertile offspring. So, I think technically they are really all the same species - as are dogs.
2007-05-01 10:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Joan H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋