Indian Grey Wolf Sighted in Delhi After 80 Years
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Species | Indian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) |
| Recent Sighting | Spotted near Yamuna floodplains in Delhi, first recorded sighting in the city since the 1940s. Location: Palla village (tri-junction of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh). |
| Description | - Subspecies of Grey Wolf, native to Indian subcontinent & Southwest Asia.<br>- Nocturnal, apex predator, hunts in small packs, less vocal.<br>- Size: Males (100-130 cm), Females (87-117 cm).<br>- Adaptation: Lacks thick winter coat, suited for warmer climates. |
| Habitat & Distribution | - Found in scrublands, grasslands, pastoral agro-ecosystems.<br>- Range: From Israel to the Indian subcontinent.<br>- Indian states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, MP, Rajasthan, Haryana, UP, etc. |
| Conservation Status | - CITES: Appendix I.<br>- Wildlife Protection Act, 1972: Schedule I. |
| Bankapur Wolf Sanctuary | - Located in Karnataka, India's second protected area for wolves.<br>- Area: 332 hectares; features scrub forests, hills, and natural caves. |
| Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary | - Established in 1976 in Jharkhand, India's first wolf sanctuary. |