Species of Wolves: For those of you who do not know, there are many different species and breeds of wolves. Some of the most common species of wolf are the Gray wolf, Mexican wolf, and Arctic Wolf. A couple of these species of wolves can often change color during different seasons to suit their environment and help them with their hunting. As shown in the chart (see link below), some of the wolves are stockier than the others and better built for climbing mountains rather than deserts. Species of Wolves Chart (©2011-2013 ~HDevers)