However, there are several subspecies of the timber wolf, including:
* Eastern Timber Wolf: Canis lupus lycaon
* Mexican Wolf: Canis lupus baileyi
* Northwest Timber Wolf: Canis lupus occidentalis
* Alaskan Timber Wolf: Canis lupus alces
* Gray Wolf: Canis lupus lupus (the most common subspecies)
It's important to note that the distinction between "timber wolf" and "gray wolf" can be confusing. They are actually the same species, but the term "timber wolf" is often used to refer to wolves that live in forested areas, while "gray wolf" refers to the species in general.