The document discusses the Asiatic wolf. Some key points: - Scientific name is Canis lupus pallipes, it originates from the Indian subcontinent and is smaller than other wolves with shorter, less dense fur that is typically grayish-red to reddish-white with gray tones. - In the Lahore zoo, the Asiatic wolf enclosure size is 548.7 sq ft which meets international standards, and it is fed 1kg of meat and 1/2 kg of milk once per day. - In the wild, Asiatic wolves live in forests, plains, mountains and deserts in temperatures ranging from 5-46 degrees Celsius, and females give birth to

1. ASIATIC WOLF
• Presented by:
Alisha Moazzam
• (2014-bte-010).
• University of
Veterinary and
Animals Sciences.
• Lahore, Pakistan
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2. General features of Asiatic wolfGeneral features of Asiatic wolf
• Scientific name:
(Canis lupus
pallipes).
• Origin: Indian
subcontinent.
• Smaller.
• Shorter fur with
little to no under
fur.
• Grayish-red to
reddish-white with
grey tones.
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3. • upright ears, sharp teeth,
pointed muzzles.
• weight from 40 to 60
pounds.
• Lifespan: between 6 and
8 years
• Wolves in captivity
can live up to 17 years.
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7. Captive conditions
• Behavior: they can run, climb, lope, and
swim really well.
• Live in packs: 6 to 8 members
• Sleeping time: Nocturnal.
• Sleeping habits: Sleep in
curling position.
Lahore zoo
International
standards
Enclosure
size
548.7sq.ft 400-500 sq.ft
(approx)
No of
individuals
1 At least 2
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8. Diet Lahore zoo International
standards
Routine
diet
•Chicken=
2kg
•Buffalo/goat
meat=1kg
•1-2kg meat
•½ kg milk
•2 chapattis
Feeding
frequenc
y
1 time 1-2 times
Feeding
time
11:00 a.m No specific time
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9. Suitable temperature
Lahore zoo In wild
•Normal Lahore
temperature.
•No need to
provide ice blocks
or coolers etc..
•Relatively hotter
areas.
•5 to 46 degree
Celsius.
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10. Suitable habitat
• forests.
• Plains.
• Mountainous
areas.
• deserts.
• Any ecological
niche that
provided
sufficient food
for it’s existence.
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11. Reproduction
Lahore zoo In wild
Mating
season
Unknown
(only 1
individual).
Start of
October.
Litter
size
5-6 pups.
Gestation
period
62-75 days.
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12. Strange behavior of Asiatic
wolf observed in Lahore zoo
• Single male
individual
present in the
zoo.
• In continuous
tension of
solitude.
• Use to wander in
the cage
throughout the
day.
• Weak as compared
to the wolf in wild
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