Possible Indian Grey Wolf Seen in Delhi After 80 Years

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Wildlife enthusiast Hemant Garg captured photos of the mysterious animal near Palla village on May 15. "It had a dark grey coat and moved unlike any dog I've seen," he said.

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What makes this discovery so remarkable? The last confirmed wolf sighting in Delhi was back in the 1940s - that's eight decades ago!

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Wildlife experts can't agree if it's a pure wolf or a wolf-dog hybrid. That tail curve has them puzzled...

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"Without genetic testing, we can't be certain," says wildlife scientist Y.V. Jhala. The animal's dark coloration hints at possible dog ancestry.

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But Wildlife Institute's Bilal Habib believes it's definitely a young wolf. "Its coat pattern and sharp teeth are typical of subadult wolves about a year old."

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How did it get to Delhi? Experts think it traveled along the Yamuna river from distant wildlife areas, showing how important river corridors are for animal movement.

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With only 2,000-3,000 Indian grey wolves left in the country, each sighting matters. The species faces shrinking habitats and conflicts with humans.

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Delhi's forest department is investigating but hasn't confirmed the species yet. Will genetic testing reveal if Delhi truly has wolves again?

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s this mean for Delhi's future? This rare sighting shows wildlife can return to urban areas if we protect green spaces. Nature finds a way!

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