In appearance, the Canadian black wolf looks like a large pointed-eared dog. The length of these animals reaches 100 - 160 centimeters, the height is 65 - 85 centimeters, and the weight can range from 30 to 75 kilograms. Some of the largest individuals live in northwestern Alaska and northern Canada.
The weight and size of this species depend on the geographical factor. The further north the black wolf lives, the larger it will be. Some other elements of animal physiology also depend on the geographical location. The habitat of Canadian black wolves covers almost the entire peninsula of Alaska, as well as the entire territory of North America.
These representatives of the predator family have quite powerful muscles. The black wolf has high legs and large paws. The footprint is about 12 centimeters long. The two middle fingers of the animal are located slightly in front, and the rest are behind, not splayed. Their imprint is embossed.
The wolf path of footprints is an almost even row. The Canadian representative of the species has a wide muzzle extended forward. Long hair on the sides frames it in the formsideburns and looks very interesting. Male have more foreheads. They are stronger and larger than females. Thanks to scientists, it was found that these Canadian black wolves have about a dozen facial expressions. These include malice and affection, alertness and calmness, anger and humility, fun and threat, fear. The grin of teeth, the expression of the eyes, as well as the rich facial expressions speak of a rich palette of emotions of these animals.
Another mood indicator is the tail. By its movements and position, one can judge the emotions of a predator. Thanks to this, you can determine whether the black wolf is calm or in fear. Thus, the position of the animal in the pack can also be determined.
These representatives of the fauna have thick fur. It consists of top coat and undercoat. This makes the wolves look a little bigger than they really are. With the help of the first layer of wool, consisting of coarse guard hairs, dirt and water are repelled. The second is fluff, which does not allow moisture to pass through and warms the animal. Moulting occurs in early summer or late spring. In this case, the downy cover is peeled off from the body and rolled into shreds. Subspecies of wolves differ in color. The same population may have individuals with different shades, with mixed colors taking place. It is worth noting that the differences are visible only on the outer layer of wool, and the undercoat always remains gray.
According to scientists, the color of the coat is a kind of camouflage,which unites the individual with the environment. In addition, mixed shades are an enhancer of the individuality of each individual representative of the species. Among Canadian individuals, the Canadian black wolf stands out. This animal is quite inquisitive and calmly reacts to the appearance of a person in an aviary. As practice shows, the black wolf (photo) can be tamed.
