The term 'timber wolf' is a common name for the species Canis lupus occidentalis, which is a subspecies of the gray wolf. It is native to North America and is found in the northern parts of the United States and Canada. The timber wolf is also known as the LOBO, which is a Spanish word for wolf. This species is larger than other subspecies of the gray wolf and has a thicker fur coat. It is an apex predator and plays an important role in the ecosystems it inhabits.