The Himalayan Wolf

Canis Himalayensis

This wolf is commonly called the Tibetan Wolf and inhabits in the upper reaches of the Himalayas. There’s been a lot of research conducted around its gene-pool recently, and its evolution can be traced back to an ancient lineage.

These wolves are found in parts of Kashmir, Ladakh and the Lahaul Spiti valleys. Hemis National Park, Dachigam, and Kibber are prime hunting grounds for the Himalayan wolf. A rare genetic mutation makes it the only wolf species in the world that survives at such high altitudes. It feeds on gazelles, marmots and other small creatures that inhabit this arid landscape.

The Himalayan Wolf and the Snow Leopard are both apex predators, but they co-exist with one another in the Trans-Himalayan region.

Although they are well-camouflaged against the snow, the Ulley Valley and Hemis National Park are the best places to catch a glimpse and a shot (with your camera, of course). These wolves don’t hunt alone, they usually run in small packs ranging from around 2-8 members. A mating pair is at the top of the hierarchy, and gets first rights to the carcass, after which the rest of the pack feasts off it. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, you can spot a pair of wolves loping off across the snow-covered ground.

The Himalayan Wolf

Canis Himalayensis

This wolf is commonly called the Tibetan Wolf and inhabits in the upper reaches of the Himalayas. There’s been a lot of research conducted around its gene-pool recently, and its evolution can be traced back to an ancient lineage.

The Himalayan Wolf and the Snow Leopard are both apex predators, but they co-exist with one another in the Trans-Himalayan region.

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