Where do brown wolves originate?

There is no such thing as a "brown wolf". The term "wolf" usually refers to the gray wolf (Canis lupus), which can exhibit a wide range of coat colors and patterns, including brown.

So, while there's no specific "brown wolf" species, wolves with brown fur are found across the gray wolf's natural range, which includes:

* North America: From Alaska to the Great Lakes and into Mexico.

* Eurasia: From Scandinavia and the British Isles to China and the Arabian Peninsula.

What causes brown fur in wolves?

The color variation in gray wolves is influenced by several factors:

* Genetics: Different combinations of genes determine coat color. Some wolves carry genes that produce brown pigment.

* Geography: Wolves in certain regions, like those found in the mountains of western North America, may have more brown fur due to adaptation to their environment.

* Individual variation: Even within the same pack, individual wolves can have varying coat colors.

Important note: Sometimes wolves are referred to by specific names like "red wolf" or "timber wolf". However, these names often describe specific subspecies or variations within the gray wolf population.