Wolf (species)
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- This article is about the species. For other uses, see Wolf.
Wolves are defined as any of several large carnivorous mammals of the genus Canis, of the dog family Canidae. Wolves are one of the most popular species for fursonas.
In ancient Rome, wolves were considered symbols of sexual potency, as well as good mothers: a wolf raised Romulus and Remus, after all. In the modern times, wolves are still sometimes considered pests and dangerous, and are hunted without need. However, modern scientific research, nature documentaries and books and films like Never Cry Wolf have done much to turn the public image around for many people. In the furry fandom, a mix of both elements is seen: admiration and distrust.
As the wild ancestors of domestic dogs, wolves seem both familiar and exotic to humans, which might explain their continuing fascination. Wolves have almost become cliches in some types of modern historical and fantasy fiction, shown as noble, savage, or a mixture of both qualities. The Wolves of Time duology included wolf characters from nobly self-sacrificing through to unrepentantly evil.
Native Americans revere the Wolf Totem in a different light. Within the Native American cultures, wolves are considered to be Pathfinders and Guardians.
- Gray Wolf,
- Arctic Wolf
- Eastern Timber Wolf
- Eurasian Wolf
- Mexican Wolf
- Mackenzie Valley Wolf
- Red Wolf/Eastern Wolf
- Timber Wolf
- Tundra Wolf
- Dire Wolf, a type of prehistoric species of wolf and a species in fantasy role-playing games
- Eastern Canadian Wolf, a recently recognized species
- Ethiopian Wolf, which resembles a fox
- Red Wolf, a rare species in Eastern USA