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Himalayan Wolf Classified as "Vulnerable" on IUCN Red List.

Environment | Dated: 16 Jan 2026

The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), found in the Himalayas, has been assessed for the first time and classified as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Previously, it was considered a subspecies of the Gray Wolf, but genetic studies have confirmed it as a distinct lineage.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The population is estimated to be between 2,275 and 3,792 individuals.
  • Habitat loss and conflict with humans are the primary threats.
  • It is uniquely adapted to life at high altitudes with low oxygen levels.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Species: Himalayan Wolf.
  • Status: Vulnerable.
  • List: IUCN Red List.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which animal species was recently classified as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List for the first time as a distinct lineage?

Correct Answer: Himalayan Wolf

🚀 Quick Recap:

About IUCN

  • HQ – Gland, Switzerland
  • Founded – 1948