Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos)
Adapted for arctic life
Description
Arctic wolves have adapted very well to the difficult environment in which they live. They have white fur, to blend into their snowy surroundings. To help reduce heat loss, they have more-rounded ears, a shorter muzzle and shorter legs than other gray wolf subspecies. They also have hair between the pads of their feet and long, thick fur to keep them warm in temperatures that can drop to -56° Celsius (-70° Fahrenheit).