Canis lupus baileyi

Lobos, or Mexican wolves, are considered to be the most ancient subspecies of wolf, although recent genetic studies have shown that they are 10% coyote. They have a smaller brain-case than most North American wolves, but according to genetic evidence it is not the result of dog hybridization. There are many captive breeding programs to keep the subspecies alive, but due to lack of control and enforcement of local farmers they are not released. They usually feed on white-tailed deer and live in woods.