Description
This striking original wildlife photograph captures an Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) carrying the head of a Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), documenting a dramatic predator-prey interaction from the grassland landscapes of Gujarat, India.
The Indian Wolf is a distinctive wolf population of the Indian subcontinent, adapted to open grasslands, scrublands, semi-arid landscapes and agricultural areas rather than dense forest. Gujarat’s open landscapes provide important habitat for this elusive carnivore.
The relationship between Indian Wolves and Blackbuck is particularly significant in Gujarat. Research on Indian Wolf food habits in Saurashtra found that Blackbuck was an important component of the wolf’s wild-prey diet. Studies in the Velavadar and Bhal landscapes documented Blackbuck among the dominant wild prey recorded in wolf diets.
This photograph provides a powerful visual record of predation, natural food chains and predator-prey ecology in India’s grassland ecosystems. The image is particularly relevant to stories and publications covering Indian Wolves, Blackbuck, grassland ecology, carnivore behaviour, wildlife conservation and predator-prey relationships.
The photograph is suitable for wildlife websites, conservation articles, documentaries, educational projects, natural-history publications, field guides, magazines, books, calendars and commercial wildlife media.
Product Details
- Common Name: Indian Wolf
- Scientific Name: Canis lupus pallipes
- Alternative Name: Indian Grey Wolf
- Family: Canidae
- Animal Type: Wild Canid / Carnivore
- Subject: Indian Wolf Carrying Blackbuck Head
- Behaviour: Carrying Prey
- Prey: Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra)
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Habitat: Grasslands, scrublands, open plains, agricultural landscapes and semi-arid regions
- Diet: Wild ungulates and other mammals, along with smaller prey
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
Photography Licensing
This Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) photograph is available for licensing for different applications.
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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