Are timberwolves and gray wolves the same animal?

No, timber wolves and gray wolves are the same animal. Timber wolf is just a common name for the gray wolf (Canis lupus) in North America.

The term "timber wolf" is often used to distinguish them from other subspecies of gray wolves, especially in areas where they live in forested habitats.

So, whether you call it a timber wolf or a gray wolf, you're talking about the same magnificent canine species.