eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon, Canis lycaon) Artist
Creator:H. Smith
Creator:Lizars
Description
Canis lycaon
Date 1833-1866
Notes This object is part of the collection Iconographia Zoologica
Source/Photographer Smith, The naturalist's library, IX p. 150 pl. 2
Old Latin name Canis lycaon
New Latin name Canis lupus lycaon
Common name Nederlands: Amerikaanse wolf
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The eastern wolf (Canis lycaon or Canis lupus lycaon), also known as the eastern timber wolf, Algonquin wolf or deer wolf, is a canid native to the northeastern side of North America's Great Lakes region. It primarily preys on white-tailed deer, but may occasionally attack moose and beaver.
