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Mexican Gray Wolf
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Fast Facts
Height: 26-32 inches at the shoulder.
Length: 4.5-5.5 feet from nose to tip of tail.
Weight: 60-80 lbs; Males are typically heavier and taller than the females.
Lifespan: Up to 15 years in captivity.
Range Map
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Endangered Species Act:
Endangered
CITES:
Appendix I
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