Arabian wolf

Information
The Arabian wolf (Canis lupus arabs) is a subspecies of Gray Wolf that lives on the Arabian Peninsula, the Negev Desert, the Sinai Peninsula, and Jordan. It is the smallest wolf subspecies, and a desert-adapted subspecies that normally lives in small groups. It is omnivorous, eating carrion and garbage, as well as small to medium-sized prey.

Size
The Arabian wolf is small for a wolf. It stands on average 25–26 inches (64–66 cm) at shoulder height and the adult weighs an average of 45 pounds (20.41 kg). The cranial length of the adult Arabian wolf measures on average 200.8 mm (0.659 ft), which is smaller than most wolves.

Triva
Scientific name: Canis lupus arabs

Higher classification: Wolf

Rank: Subspecies

Subspecies: C. l. arabs

Kingdom: Animalia

Lifespan: about 6 years