# Canis Lupus Baileyi The Canis Lupus Baileyi, or the Mexican gray wolf, is a beautiful and social animal that lives in packs. These wolves are great hunters and play an important role in their ecosystem! - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** They live in forests, mountains, and grasslands in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. - **Also known as:** El Lobo, Lobo, Mexican Gray Wolf ![Canis Lupus Baileyi](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Mexican_Wolf_2_yfb-edit_1.jpg&width=800) Photo: Clark, Jim (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mexican_Wolf_2_yfb-edit_1.jpg) ## Appearance The Canis Lupus Baileyi is the smallest North American gray wolf, featuring dense fur that blends black, white, gray, and rust colors. It often has a distinctive dark saddle mark on its back. This subspecies possesses a lean, muscular build. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Carnivora - **Family:** Canidae - **Genus:** Canis ## Interesting facts - Mexican gray wolves can travel many miles each day searching for food. - Only the alpha male and female usually have pups in a wolf pack. - Pups are born blind and deaf, totally dependent on their mother's care. - Their thick fur helps them survive extreme temperatures, hot or cold! ## Special abilities - **Super Sniffer:** Canis Lupus Baileyi can detect prey from far away because of their incredibly powerful sense of smell. - **Endurance Runner:** Canis Lupus Baileyi has exceptional stamina that helps them chase down prey over long distances. - **Cooperative Hunter:** Canis Lupus Baileyi can hunt large animals because of their strong social bonds, allowing pack cooperation. - **Stealthy Coat:** Canis Lupus Baileyi has fur with diverse colors that helps them blend perfectly into various habitats. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 125-170 cm - **Weight:** 23-41 kg - **Lifespan:** 6-13 years - **Speed:** 60 km/h - **Litter Size:** 4-7 - **Gestation:** 60-63 days ## Diet & Feeding These top predators mainly hunt deer and other wild animals to stay healthy and strong. - **Age differences:** Pups drink milk, then eat regurgitated food, eventually switching to solid meat. - **Primary Foods:** Odocoileus virginianus, Cervus canadensis, Pecari tajacu, Lepus californicus - **Foraging Method:** Pursuit ## Ecological connections - **Hunts:** [White-tailed deer](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-tailed-deer) (*Odocoileus virginianus*) — Main prey, helping control deer populations. - **Hunts:** [Elk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/elk) (*Cervus canadensis*) — A larger prey animal for wolf packs. - **Hunts:** [Collared peccary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collared-peccary) (*Pecari tajacu*) — Packs also hunt javelinas in their desert habitat. - **Depends on:** [Common raven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-raven) (*Corvus corax*) — Ravens often follow wolves to scavenge leftovers. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 2/5 · Low Do not approach wild animals, always observe from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Canis Lupus Baileyi? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Canis Lupus Baileyi? 125-170 cm ### How much does Canis Lupus Baileyi weigh? 23-41 kg ### How long does Canis Lupus Baileyi live? 6-13 years ### How fast can Canis Lupus Baileyi move? 60 km/h ### What does Canis Lupus Baileyi eat? These top predators mainly hunt deer and other wild animals to stay healthy and strong. ### Where is Canis Lupus Baileyi usually found? They live in forests, mountains, and grasslands in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. ### How does Canis Lupus Baileyi hunt? Pursuit ## Where to spot - [El Paso Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/el-paso-zoo) — Texas, US · Zoo - [Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mesker-park-zoo-and-botanic-garden) — Indiana, US · Zoo - [Binder Park Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/binder-park-zoo) — Michigan, US · Zoo - [Phoenix Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/phoenix-zoo) — Arizona, US · Zoo - [Stone Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/stone-zoo) — Massachusetts, US · Zoo - [Alameda Park Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/alameda-park-zoo) — New Mexico, US · Zoo [View all places to see Canis Lupus Baileyi](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/canis-lupus-baileyi) ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Canis Lupus Baileyi: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/canis-lupus-baileyi)