It was not until 1943 that the Baffin Island wolf was recognized as a distinct subspecies by
zoologist Rudoulp Martin Andersan. Its scientific name Canis lupus manningi was taken from zoologist Thomas Henrey Manning,OC who had spent a year and a half mapping the island.
HABITAT[]
Baffin Island wolves are found exclusively on Baffin island and a few small adjacent islands.
DIET[]
Baffin Island wolves are omnivorous creatures and will feed on just about anything if they are hungry enough. However, their major sources of food are lemmings, barren-ground caribou, and the arctic hare. They often hunt either alone or a male and female together.
APPEARANCE[]
The Baffin Island wolf is the smallest of all arctic wolves. It has a thick white coat which makes it appear larger than it actually is.
ENDANGERED?[]
Yes. The Baffin Island wolf is listed as endangered. They are endangered from being hunted.
