Mexican Gray WolvesBy Hannah
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The Mexican wolf is actually a subspecies of gray wolf. The Mexican wolf is the rarest genetically distinct sub-species, reaching a length no longer than 4.5 feet and a height of 32 inches.Mexican wolves are wild carnivore members of the dog family. They are thought to be ancestors of the domestic dog family, which evolved separately more than 20,000 years ago.
Since the 1950's, Mexican wolves have been eliminated from the wild. They are considered an endangered species and less than 200 Mexican wolves now live in zoos and museums.
In the wild Mexican wolves tend to eat elk and deer, with a bit of livestock here and there.