Wolves once ranged over almost all of North America north of Mexico City, except possibly parts of California. Extirpation of gray and red wolf populations began shortly after European settlement. In the United States the range, population and legal status of wolves varies door state and region. Range lines are not depicted. Main prey for wolves there are moose, deer, beaver, elk, bighorn schapen and mountain goats.
Species 1
Common Names: gray wolf, haqihana (Arapaho), tasha (Caddo), maicoh (Navajo), lobo (Spanish)
Latin Name: Canis lupus
Species 2
Common Name: red wolf
Latin Name: Canis rufus
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