In appearance, the Canadian black wolf looks like a big, sharp-eyed dog. The length of these animals reaches 100 - 160 centimeters, the height is 65 - 85 centimeters, and 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 depends on the geographical factor. The north the black wolf lives, the larger it will be. Some other elements of animal physiology also depend on the geographical position.
The habitat of the Canadian black wolves covers almost the entire peninsula of Alaska, as well as the entire territory of North America.
These representatives of the family of predators have quite powerful muscles. The black wolf has high legs and large paws. The length of the track is about 12 centimeters. The two middle fingers of the animal are located slightly in front, and the rest are behind, not spread out. Their imprint is embossed.
The wolf track of the tracks is an almost flat row. The Canadian representative of the species has a wide muzzle stretched forward. The long wool on the sides frames it in the form of sideburns and looks very interesting.
Males have a more broad-headed head. They are more powerful and larger than females. Thanks to scientists, it was found that these Canadian black wolves have about a dozen facial expressions. These include anger and affection, alertness and calm, anger and humility, fun and threat, fear. A grin of teeth, an
expression of the eyes, as well as a rich facial expression speak of a rich palette of emotions of these animals.
Another indicator of mood is the tail. By his 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, it is possible to determine the position of the animal in the pack.
These representatives of the fauna have thick fur. It consists of a top coat and undercoat. Thanks to this, wolves look a little larger than they actually are. Using the first layer of wool, consisting of stiff hair, repulsion of dirt and water occurs. The second is fluff, which does not allow moisture and warms the animal. Shedding occurs in early summer or late spring. At the same time, the down cover is peeled off from the body and rolled into shreds.
Subspecies of wolves differ in color. The same population can have individuals with different shades, while mixed colors occur. It is worth noting that the differences are visible only on the outer layer of the coat, and the undercoat always remains gray.
According to scientists, the color of the coat is a kind of camouflage that combines the individual with the environment. In addition, mixed shades are an amplifier of the individuality of each individual representative of the species. Among the Canadian individuals, the Canadian black wolf stands out. This animal is quite curious and calmly reacts to the appearance of a person in the aviary. As practice shows, the black wolf (photo) can be tamed.