Are there fully white wolves in Eurasia?

[Giga]

Hello there,

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When I read about wolves, I always see that fully white wolves are only present in the American arctic (Canada, Greenland and Alaska) and that in general American wolves display a bigger variety of colors than their Eurasian counterparts.

There is however an old documentary about Russian/Soviet animals where you can see several fully white specimens as well as some others which are fully black which I did find odd ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZIupsoqcd8 the segment about wolves start at around 42:30). It’s an old documentary (prior to 2002 I think).

Photos and videos of wolves in the Eurasian arctic are rare except for individuals kept in zoos, so I was wondering is there indeed fully white wolves in Northern Eurasia (canis lupus lupus or canis lupus albus) or did this documentary use footage (like stock footage) from various places?

Your thoughts?

[gljcrsmith1]

Yes, fully white wolves have been reported in Eurasia, though they are less common compared to their North American counterparts. In the Arctic regions of Eurasia, such as northern Russia and parts of Scandinavia, you can find wolves with a range of fur colors, including white.

These white wolves are typically found in areas with snowy environments, where their coloration helps with camouflage. While not as frequently documented as white wolves in North America, their presence in Eurasia is supported by various reports and observations.