Just 3,000 left in wild, IUCN classified Indian wolf as ‘potential distinct species’
From TimesOfIndia.com:
DEHRADUN: In a significant development in animal classification, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has for the first time evaluated the Indian wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) separately, suggesting that it may be classified as a distinct species within the Canis genus – a move that could elevate its global conservation priority.
