Gregory's wolf

Gregory's wolf

Mississippi valley wolf

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SPECIES
Canis lupus gregoryi

Gregory's wolf (Canis rufus gregoryi ), also known as the Mississippi Valley wolf, was a subspecies of the red wolf. It was declared extinct in 1980. It once roamed the regions in and around the lower Mississippi River basin.

Appearance

The subspecies was described as being larger than the red wolf, but more slender and tawny. Its coloring includes a combination of black, grey, and white, along with a large amount of cinnamon coloring along the back of its body and the top of its head. It weighs around 27 to 32 kilograms (60 to 70 lb) on average.

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References

1. Gregory's wolf Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory's_wolf

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