A wolf-dog hybrid has been confirmed in India for the first time

A hybrid canine that is part dog and part wolf has been found in India after locals noticed what was thought to be a wolf with an unusually tawny coat. Despite being commonly documented in Europe and North America, this is the first time a wolf-dog has been confirmed in India.

In a nation with millions of dogs on the streets, the chance of free-roaming feral dogs sharing space with wolves is high. Rumours and photographs of suspected wolf-dog hybrids have circulated in recent years, says Uma Ramakrishnan …