Q. What is the current conservation status of the ‘Himalayan Wolf’, as assessed by the IUCN in their Red List?
Answer: Vulnerable
Notes: The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco), evaluated for the first time on the IUCN Red List, is now classified as 'Vulnerable.' Thriving at altitudes over 4,000 meters in the Himalayas, these genetically distinct Tibetan wolves adapted to hypoxic conditions. Their habitat spans China's Tibetan Plateau and parts of northern India. Classified as 'Vulnerable' by IUCN and under Appendix I of CITES, the Himalayan Wolf faces threats from illegal hunting for fur and body parts, including paws and heads.