Canis lupus
Wolf / Varg / Gray Wolf
Canis lupus
Illustration: Canis lupus
Information about this species.
The wolf influences the grazing dynamics of herbivores through predation, thereby altering the vegetation structure in Scandinavia.
Facts & Characteristics
- Scientific Name: Canis lupus
- Category / Order: Säugetiere (Mammalia)
- Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten: Nature, Taiga & Waters of Västerbotten
- Native to Northern Sweden: Native to Northern Sweden
Questions & Answers (FAQ)
What is the wolf?
A pack-hunting apex predator whose return to Fennoscandia often sparks debate in conservation and reindeer husbandry.
Where does this species live?
It is highly adaptable, utilizing large parts of the boreal forest zone, though often avoiding areas of intense human presence.