mammal of the family wolf The largest wild representative of the family. Body length 100–160 cm, height at the withers up to 100 cm. The head is large, broad-browed, the muzzle is very elongated; ears are erect and pointed. The neck is powerful, the chest is wide. The limbs are high and strong; the toes are tightly clenched. The tail is drooping, up to 50 cm long. Winter fur is lush and thick, summer fur is short, coarse, and hard. The color varies greatly depending on the habitat: tundra one...