GREY WOLVES BY MITCHELL PEARCE

QUICK FACTS Speed: Over 40km/h Hearing: 16 times better than humans Type: Mammal Diet: Carnivore Life Span: 6 – 8 Years Scientific Name: Canis Lupus Weight: 18kg To 79kg

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ABOUT THE GREY WOLF The grey wolf is known as the timber wolf in North America and the white wolf as the Arctic or generally as the common wolf. Wolves are legendary because of their spine-tingling howl, which they use to communicate. A lone wolf howls to attract the attention of its pack to another. Some howls are confrontational. Calls may be answered by rival packs. much like barking domestic dogs, Wolves may be simple begin howling because a nearby wolf has already begun. There are many sub-species of wolf, including the Arctic wolf, all of which use a variety of howls to communicate to one another. They have a highly organized social structure enabling it to enjoy maximum co-operation when hunting, communicating and defending territory. When they are successful, wolves do not eat in moderation. A single animal can consume 9 kg of meat at a sitting. The highest ranking wolf will eat first and what cannot be consumed is left for the scavengers, even although the wolf may have to wait another three days for its next meal. Wolves have only one breeding season a year - in the winter. They have their puppies in late April or early May. They have their puppies in an underground hole, or den. There are usually four - six puppies in a litter. The puppies grow up fast and are adult size by the end of their first winter. They are grown up by the time they are two years old.

HOW IT INSPIRES PEOPLE Wolves develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection for their family and may even sacrifice themselves to protect the family unit. This means that they protect their family at all cost, if they were to be attacked, they would retaliate aggressively, meaning that they would probably maul the enemy. This can inspire people by being strong, don’t get pushed down, lift your self back up, and believe what you believe in. -Once a wolf has found a mate, they usually stay together for life. -A wolf which has been driven from the pack or has left on its own accord is called a lone wolf, it rarely makes contact with other wolves

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