Grey Wolf The Powerful Hunters By: EJ

Species The wolves species is a Canis Lupis. The grey wolf is a mammal. And the grey wolf’s common name is a Timber Wolf.

Lifespan/Endangered??? Wolves are an endangered species. A wolves lifespan is 17 years Wolves are endangered because hunters shoot them

Physical Features Males weigh 55-130 lbs. Males are heavier than females. The average height of a wolf is 26-32 at the shoulder. And the average length of a wolf is 4.5-6.5 feet from the nose to the tip of tail. A grey wolf’s coat is plain grey with colors from plain black to white. The eyes on a wolf are the same exact eyes found on a human. A wolf’s ears are pointy except when its ears are down because they are frightened.

Where Wolves Live Their Habitat, Climate, and Landforms Eurasia, North America, but mostly Russia. Boreal Forests, mountains and plains Northern Hemisphere climate of warm days and cold nights. But they prefer a rather cold climate.

Food, Food! Wolves are carnivores (meat eaters). Wolves eat rabbit, mice, beaver, and birds. To feed a whole pack it needs to kill a larger prey like deer, elk, moose and more. Sometimes wolves pounce on their prey.

Prey and Predators Adult wolves don’t have any predators except humans because they are shot and killed. Pups (babies) have more predators than the adult wolf. Their predators are badgers, Fisher cats, bears , and raptors. But many sicknesses come for both wolf and pup

Behavior-How it Acts Grey wolves are very nice animals. Grey wolves will only get violent if someone comes near its pups or territory. Some people misunderstand wolves for mean animals.

More Behavior Wolves live in packs. Wolves are intelligent, playful, and loyal. Wolves also work together to help each other catch their prey.

Behavioral Adaptations Wolves are very social animals, they live in packs. This helps them survive by the group protecting each other. When their isn't a lot of food wolves will eat rodents and they will also eat dead animals that are left. This helps make sure they always have food. Wolves roam around at night and have to rely on their sense of smell to find their prey. Their smell is much better than humans. Wolves can adapt to mostly any habitat except Tropical Rainforests and arid deserts

Physical Adaptations Coat made of wool to keep moisture out and keep them warm. Large paws have fleshy pads and claws for traction and widen to help them in the snow Wolves have long legs to run away from predators Their color helps them camouflage in their habitat.

Physiological Adaptations Wolves have a great sense of smell to help them catch their prey. Wolves have sharp teeth to help them rip open their food. Wolves have strong muscles to help them run fast. Wolves also have strong jaws to help them hold their prey

Grey Wolf Pups Wolves have a litter to 5 to 6 pups A pup is born underground. Once the pup leaves the den the whole pack protects it. At three weeks pups weigh 7 pounds.

Did you know… The wolf roamed over the earth one million years ago. Wolves are not dangerous to people. Over one hundred years ago wolves were originally dogs. The wolf is the largest member of the canine family.