Indian Grey Wolf

20 Jan 2025

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.
  • Indian Grey WolfPack 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.

Conservation Status

  • IUCN: Listed as Endangered.
  • CITES: Included in Appendix I.
  • Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Listed under Schedule I.
  • Threats: Habitat loss, depletion of prey species, and human interference.

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Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary Highlights

  • 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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