Ever since Game of Thrones came out, everyone has been curious about wolves. Of course, you know the wolf is one of the planet’s most majestic creatures if you’ve been lucky to encounter one on the trail. But have you wondered how many types of wolves are there? If yes, this article will present you with all the information you need. We have put together the list of 15 types of wolves present worldwide to help you delve into the world of wolves. Read on to know more!

What Is A Wolf?

Wolf is considered a relative of the domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) and is a carnivorous animal. Unfortunately, many of us are unaware of several wolf specimens, and some species are extinct.

Though the wolf is an extant member of the Canidae family, the less pointed ears and muzzle, shorter torso, and long-tail distinguish them from other Canis species.

As of 2003, the estimated global wild wolf population was 300,000, and The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers wolves the least concern.

15 Different Types Of Wolves With Images:

Different parts of the world have several species and subspecies of the wolf. For example, 16 different species include wolves, dogs, jackals, coyotes, and others in the genus Canis, to which wolves belong. Among them is the Gray wolf, which again has 37 subspecies. We have mentioned 15 of these species in detail:

1. Gray Wolf:

Also called timber wolves, the gray wolf is one of the common types of wolves. These wolves have gray coats with little brown markings and undersides, hence the name. Depending on their territory, the size of gray wolves varies; the southern gray wolves are smaller than the northern gray wolves.

The Russian gray wolf is one of the biggest types of gray wolf known to be its subspecies. Alaska, Northern Wisconsin, Northern Michigan, Northeast Oregon, Northern Idaho, Western Montana are the typical locations you can find gray wolves.