Arctic Wolf The Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos), also called Polar Wolf or White Wolf, is a mammal of the Canidae family and a subspecies of the Grey Wolf. Arctic Wolves inhabit the Canadian Arctic and the northern parts of Greenland. Taxonomy of Arctic Wolf Kindom : Animalia Phylum : Chordata Class : Mammalia Order : Carnivora Family : Canidae Genus : Canis Species : C. lupus Subspecies : C. I. arctos Physical Apperance Arctic Wolf have white fur, so they can blend into the the surrounding environment when hunting. They have rounded ears, shorter muzzles and legs than other wolf species to conserve heat. They have small hairs in between their paws so their feet dont get cold while running in the snow Size Length: about 1-1.8m, including tail. Weight: 45-70kg Habitat Alaska is where the majority of the wild Arctic Wolves live. They are able to walk on the frozen ground due to the way their f
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