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The 7 Largest Wolves Roaming The United States

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Himalayan Wolf

Surviving in the heights of the Himalayas, these wolves weigh around 77 pounds (34.9 kg) on average. They adapt their hunting strategies to the rugged Himalayan terrain and prey

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Mongolian Wolf

Dwelling in Mongolia's vast steppes and forests, these wolves weigh between 57 to 82 pounds (25.9 to 37.2 kg) and measure up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length. They play a crucial role in rodent populations

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Red Wolf

Critically endangered, the red wolf weighs between 50 to 85 pounds (22.7 to 38.9 kg) and measures about 4 feet (1.2 meters) in length. Once roaming the southeastern , their numbers have dramatically declined

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Steppe Wolf

Inhabiting the Eurasian steppes, these wolves weigh between 77 and 88 pounds (34.9 to 39.9 kg) and measure about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length. They play a vital role in controlling populations of small herbivores

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Tundra Wolf

Reigning supreme in the Siberian tundra, these wolves weigh between 88 to 108 pounds (39.9 to 50 kg) and measure up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length. Their thick fur coats, ranging from white to grey

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Arctic Wolf

Thriving in the harsh Arctic environment, these wolves weigh between 70 and 125 pounds (31.8 to 56.7 kg) and measure 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) in length. Their stark white fur provides insulation and camouflage against the snow

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Interior Alaskan Wolf

Also known as the Yukon wolf, these wolves survive in Alaska's interior wilderness, with weights ranging from 71 to 145 pounds (32.2 to 65.8 kg) and lengths of up to 6 feet (1.8 meters).