The Arabian wolf (Canis lupus arabs) is a small, desert-adapted subspecies found in the Arabian Peninsula. It has a short coat, large ears for heat dissipation, and a slender build. It is nocturnal, often hunting in pairs or small packs, and primarily feeds on small mammals and birds.

The Arabian wolf (Canis lupus arabs) is native to the Arabian Peninsula. This region includes countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates.

The Arabian wolf inhabits arid and semi-arid regions characterized by desert and steppe environments. These areas experience extreme temperature variations, with hot days and cooler nights. The region generally receives very low annual rainfall.

The Arabian wolf is adapted to survive in harsh desert conditions. It is a highly adaptable carnivore that primarily preys on small to medium-sized mammals, birds, and carrion. Its ecological niche includes being both a predator and a scavenger, helping to maintain the balance in its ecosystem by controlling prey populations and cleaning up dead animal matter.