Order Carnivora, Family Canidae (Dogs)
General Distribution:
Throughout northern hemisphere.
Range in Washington:
North Cascades, rare.
Habitat:
Forested areas, open tundra.
Diet:
Carnivorous; prefers moose, caribou, and deer, but will catch small mammals.
Identification:
Larger than coyote, muzzle broader, runs with tail horizontal.
Total length: 100-205 cm; tail: 35-50 cm; mass: 25-60 kg.
Conservation Status:
State Endangered; Federal Endangered.
