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| Distribution |
In NC, it has been extirpated since the latter decades of the 19th Century, but it possibly occurred into the early part of the 20th Century. It was definitely known from the mountains, and likely occurred over much or most of the state, based on various placenames, such as creek names.
Formerly occurred over much, if not most, of North America, except for some of the Southeastern states. Currently, it is found only in the northwestern part of the United States and in northern and western Canada. |
| Abundance |
Extirpated in NC. Lee et al. (1982) state that the last official state record was in 1887, in Haywood County. |
| Seasonal Occurrence |
Occurred year-round. |
| Habitat |
Mainly in remote, heavily forested areas, well away from man/civilization. Such areas were likely rocky, steep, and densely vegetated, though it presumably fed in fields and other open country, as well as in forests. |
| Behavior |
Gray Wolves range in packs, averaging about six individuals. They feed mainly at night. |
| Comments |
Lee and Funderburg (1977) indicate that there was an unverified report of one killed in 1933. |
| Origin |
Extirpated |
| NC List |
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 State Rank |
SX |
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| Global Rank |
G5 |
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