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What colors can gray wolf fur be?
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Gray wolf (Canis lupus).
While the fur of a gray wolf is typically gray, it can also appear in several other colors. On the upper body, the fur may be brown, reddish, black, or whitish. In contrast, the underparts and legs are usually a yellow-white color. Additionally, light-colored wolves are commonly found in Arctic regions.12