{"id":25051,"date":"2022-09-15T10:45:32","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T10:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalcorner.org\/?post_type=blog&p=25051"},"modified":"2023-03-27T15:13:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T15:13:22","slug":"wolf-size-comparison","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/animalcorner.org\/blog\/wolf-size-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolf Size Comparison – Just How Big Are Wolves?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are many different types of wolf around the world. While there are only a few species, there are many different subspecies. The most abundant is the Grey Wolf, which has at least 24 subspecies across North America and Eurasia. The variety of subspecies is debated to this day, with those that subscribe to either a 2 species or 3 species evolutionary model. For the sake of this post, we will look at all of the suggested extant subspecies in our wolf size comparison. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest wolf is the Northwestern Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis<\/em>), a subspecies of the Grey Wolf, which can grow up to 7 ft long and 72 kg in weight! The size and weight of a wolf tends to follow Bergmann’s rule, in that the higher and colder the latitudes that they live, the bigger the wolf. Conversely, the lower and warmer, the smaller the wolf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a breakdown of the different types and subspecies of wolf<\/a>, some details about their size and a few interesting FAQs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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List of Wolves and Size Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Grey Wolf (Canis Lupus<\/em>)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Grey Wolf<\/a> is the most populous of wolf species globally, and there are many subspecies across North America and Eurasia. While wolves can be found widely in some areas of Canada, The United States and Some areas of Europe\/Eurasia, they are locally extinct in some countries, such as the UK, Ireland and much of Western Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grey Wolf species range is sizes from around 75\u2013125 pounds. Male Grey Wolves are larger than the females and can even grow to weigh as much as 160-175 pounds in some cases. Grey Wolves stand between 27- 32 inches at the shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolves can appear much larger than they already are, this is because of their long fur. In winter when their fur is fully grown, their fur can be as long as 2 \u2013 2.5 inches on their backs and sides. The hairs in their mane can be as long as 4 \u2013 5 inches long and when stood upright, this makes them appear taller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The length of the Grey Wolf varies between 50 and 70 inches long from nose tip to tail tip. A third of this length is the length of its tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n