Indian wolf : Gave Birth To Seven Pups

Indian wolf : Gave Birth To Seven Pups

An Indian wolf named Geeta at Pilikula Biological Park gave birth to seven pups.

• Indian wolf is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia.
• It prefers scrublands, semi-arid grasslands, and pastoral agro-ecosystems.
• Indian wolves generally live in smaller packs rarely exceeding 6-8 individuals.
• They are also relatively less vocal and have rarely been known to howl and are territorial and hunt during the night.
• Intermediate in size between the Tibetan and Arabian wolves, but lacks a thick winter coat due to adaptation to warmer climates.
• Indian wolves are found in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Israel, Turkey, Iran, and Syria.
• It faces a steady decline driven by habitat loss, shrinking prey base, and human persecution.
• Conservation Status of Indian Wolf
  • IUCN: Vulnerable
  • CITES: Appendix I
  • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I.