Wolf (Canis lupus) on the territory of the Crimean peninsula

Abstract

Research of Canis lupus L. appearance on the territory of the Crimean peninsula is carried out. Historical and modern descriptions of quantitative composition of the population are analysed. The basic centers of wolves concentrations are determined. The food ration and conditions influencing on the species distribution are investigated. It is proved that wolf in the Crimea has spread up to the territory of foothills.