Indian Grey Wolf

A wolf recently gave birth to eight pups at the Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary in Karnataka’s Koppal district.

Indian Grey Wolf

About Indian Grey Wolf

Subspecies: A subspecies of the grey wolf, ranging from Southwest Asia to the Indian subcontinent.
Distribution: Extends from Israel to the Indian subcontinent.
Nocturnal Behavior: Hunts primarily during dusk to dawn.
Monogamous Nature: Mates with only one partner throughout its lifetime.
Gestation period: 62-75 days.
Pack Size: Travels in smaller packs and is less vocal than other wolf species.
Habitat: Prefers scrublands, grasslands, and semi-arid agro-ecosystems, thriving in warmer conditions.

Location: Spread across 332 hectares near Gangavati town, Karnataka.
Flora and Fauna: Hosts wildlife like leopards, blackbucks, foxes, and peacocks alongside wolves.
- The sanctuary features a dry Grassland on Deccan Plateau with Acacia, Neem and Ficus plants.
Current Wolf Population: Approximately 35-40 wolves, including the new pups.
Declared as Karnataka’s first Wolf Sanctuary during the 15th Wildlife Board meeting.

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