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The gray wolf is a large canid distributed broadly from temperate zones to tundra, grasslands, and deserts; it is known for hunting cooperatively in packs. It is among the largest of the canids, and coat color and subspecies vary greatly by region. Some areas have experienced local extirpation due to historical conflicts with humans, but in ecosystems it functions as a keystone species, influencing prey populations and vegetation. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern.
