Introduction

The recent sighting of an endangered Indian grey wolf within the vast expanse of the National Chambal Sanctuary in Etawah after 20 years has sparked immense excitement among wildlife enthusiasts and experts.

About Indian Grey Wolf

	Conservation Status
Scientific Name	Canis lupus pallipes
Adaptation to Climate	Thrives in warmer conditions
Social Behavior	Travels in smaller packs, less vocal
Physical Traits	Size falls between Tibetan and Arabian wolves
Preferred Habitat	Scrublands, grasslands, semi-arid regions
Wide Distribution	Indian subcontinent to Israel, ~3,000 in India
IUCN Listing	Least Concern
Legal Protection	Schedule I of Wildlife Act, CITES Appendix I
Major Threats	Habitat loss, prey population decline