Mexican Wolf
Mexican Wolves are the smallest subspecies of the Gray Wolf. They weigh between 60 and 90 pounds and stand 2-3 feet tall. The Mexican Wolf is 4 to 5 feet long on average, or about the same size as adult German Shepherds. They have sleek bodies and long legs. They have large ears and a powerful sense of smell, both of which aid in hunting their prey.
The live in mountain forests and grasslands. They will live in caves, under tree roots and rock ledges, or will enlarge abandoned burrows from other animals.
The Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) is an endangered subspecies of the gray wolf, with around 260 individuals in the U.S. and 50 in Mexico. Once nearly extinct, it has been reintroduced through captive breeding programs. Major threats include illegal killings, habitat loss, and limited genetic diversity.
I choose this animal because I like how it looks and it looks like a dog and I like dogs.
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