Mackenzie Valley Wolf

The Mackenzie Valley Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis) also known as the Alaskan Tundra Wolf or Canadian Timber Wolf is perhaps the largest subspecies of Gray Wolf in North America. Its range includes parts of the western United States, much of western Canada, and Alaska, including Unimak Island in the Aleutians,... Read More

The Mackenzie Valley Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis) also known as the Alaskan Tundra Wolf or Canadian Timber Wolf is perhaps the largest subspecies of Gray Wolf in North America. Its range includes parts of the western United States, much of western Canada, and Alaska, including Unimak Island in the Aleutians, and was introduced into Yellowstone National Park and central Idaho.Mackenzie Valley Wolves typically stand about 32–36 inches (81–91 cm) at the shoulder and males weigh between 100 and 145 pounds (45–65 kg).The Mackenzie Valley Wolf has a specialized body that has made it one of the world's most efficient hunters. Its thick, long limbs are proportionally built for traversing through rough terrain such as deep snow or the cliffy edges of the Rocky Mountains. See Less