There are only four species of wolves, canis lupus, the gray wolf, the african golden wolf and the ethiopian wolf. The myth of the alphamale is just that myth. And yes, it's possible that your friend might have a dog wolf hybrid. To find out more about doctor bridget von holt, you can check out her webside.
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Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf history and more! November 23 is the dog appreciation holiday Wolfenoot so we’re dishing up a puppy-sized and kid-friendly Smologies with lupinologist and Princeton professor Dr. Brigette vonHoldt. Learn about wolf populations, canine family dynamics, Game of Thrones direwolves, if wolves howl at the moon, myths and truths about alphas, and how you can help our lupine friends.
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