Average Size:
* Length: 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) from nose to tail
* Height: 2 to 3 feet (0.6 to 0.9 meters) at the shoulder
* Weight: 40 to 175 pounds (18 to 80 kilograms)
Factors Affecting Size:
* Subspecies: Wolves in the Arctic (like the Arctic wolf) tend to be larger than wolves in warmer climates (like the red wolf).
* Geographic Location: Wolves in some regions may be larger or smaller due to variations in food availability, climate, and competition.
* Gender: Male wolves are typically larger than female wolves.
Example:
* The gray wolf, one of the most common subspecies, is usually around 5 to 6 feet long and weighs 60 to 130 pounds.
Important Note: These are just averages, and individual wolves can vary significantly in size.