I n the face of a deadly disease, the color of your coat could be the difference between life and death—at least if you’re a wolf. Despite the common name “gray wolf,” North American wolves (Canis ...

In Poland, the majority of the nearly 3,000 wolves are gray with red or black accents. The black fur is likely from a genetic mutation that occurred with domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

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. All Clips Images Articles Home ...

Most of the 2,500 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or black accents. Black fur comes from a genetic mutation that was likely in domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

Most of the 2,500 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or black accents. Black fur comes from a genetic mutation that was likely in domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

Dire wolves, with reddish fur, facing off against gray wolves. This image, made by artist Mauricio Anton in 2020, was done in consultation with researchers, who think it’s likely the animals had ...

A second clip, taken last fall, records two black wolves and a gray wolf fording the same stream. Most of the 2,500 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or black accents.

Most of the 2,500 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or black accents. Black fur comes from a genetic mutation that was likely in domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

Most of the 2,500 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or black accents. Black fur comes from a genetic mutation that was likely in domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

A second clip, taken last fall, records two black wolves and a gray wolf fording the same stream. Most of the 2,500 to 3,000 wolves in Poland are gray with red or black accents.