Critically endangered and ancient Himalayan wolf needs global conservation attention
Monday, April 25, 2016 - 22:10
in Biology & Nature
Although the Himalayan wolf is visibly distinct from its European cousin, its current distribution has mostly been a matter of assumption, rather than evident truth. Being the most ancient wolf lineage, known to science, its status has been assigned as Critically Endangered. Now, an international research team report the wolf from Nepal's largest protected area, thus proving its existence in the region.