User talk:Slstraff
Characteristics
The Alaskan tundra wolf is a relatively large wolf measuring anywhere from 50 to 64 inches from snout to tail. Males vary in weight from 80 to 170 pounds and females from 80 to 120 pounds. As the temperature starts to rise during the summer time their thick white coat slowly shifts to a darker light brown. During the winter time their white coats act as camouflage against the snowy background to protect themselves from any potential threats. To combat the bleak snowy conditions of the subzero tundra the wolves grow a second layer of fur for extra warmth and have evolved to have shorter ears and blunter snouts so less heat is lost to the frigid air. The Alaskan Tundra Wolf also tends to have larger feet than its other brother species of wolves which assists with walking on snowy ground because it spreads their weight evenly allowing easier transportation.
Background
This species can be found within the tundra regions along the Arctic coast of northern Alaska. The Arctic tundra Wolf also known as, Canis lupus tundrarum, was identified as a subspecies in 1912 by zoologist Gerrit Smith Miller. Thought to be an extension of the species of the Interior Alaskan Wolf or the Mackenzie Tundra Wolf due to its shared characteristics with both species.
Peer Review
[edit]I like your lead section, it's very informative. I don't know if you plan to add a picture but even if you do, maybe add something about what they look like or what colors they come in. Both sections tell me good details about the wolf, I would add in your citations when you can. I think you are going in a good direction with it, keep doing what you're doing. Dolphin7861 (talk) 01:47, 25 October 2018 (UTC)