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.