The Gray Wolf also know as the Timber Wolf or Western Wolf, is a canid native to the widerness and remote areas of Nort America Euroasia and Northen, Western and Eastern Africa. It is the largest extant member of its family, with males averaging 43–45 kg (95–99 lb), and females 36–38.5 kg (79–85 lb).  Like the Red Wolf , it is distinguished from other Canis species by its larger size and less pointed features, particularly on the ears and muzzle^. Its winter fur is long and bushy, and predominantly a mottled gray in color, although nearly pure white, red, or brown to black also occur.

 The gray wolf is one of the world's best known and well researched animals, with probably more books written about it than any other wildlife species^. It has a long history of association with humans, having been despised and hunted in most pastoral communities due to its attacks on livestock, while conversely being respected in some agrarian and hunter-gatherer societies.It is the sole ancestor of the dog which genetic and paleontological records indicate was first domesticated in Europe 18,800-32,100 years ago by hunter-gatherers. Although the fear of wolves is pervasive in many human societies, the majority of recorded attacks on people have been attributed to animals suffering from rabies. Non-rabid wolves have attacked and killed people, mainly children, but this is unusual, as wolves are relatively few, live away from people, and have been taught to fear humans by hunters and shepherds.