Wolves - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
WEBWolves are very intelligent creatures whose upright ears, sharp teeth, pointed muzzles, inquiring eyes and other facial features instantly convey this quality. The weight and size of a wolf can vary greatly worldwide. In general, height varies from 0.6 to .95 metres (26 – 38 inches) at the shoulder and weight ranges from 20 to 62 kilograms.
Wolf | Species & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 4, 2024 · wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus) is the better known. It is the largest nondomestic member of the dog family (Canidae) and inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere.
Wolf - Wikipedia
WEBThe wolf (Canis lupus; [b] pl.: wolves), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though gray wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.
Wolf | National Geographic
WEBWith their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls, wolves inspire both adoration and controversy around the world. Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each...
Gray Wolf - Pictures, Facts, and Map - National Geographic Kids
WEBWolves work together to hunt, raise their young, and protect their territory. Wolves communicate with more than howls. They whimper and whine, growl and bark, yelp and snarl.
Gray wolf | Size, Habitat, Diet, Predators, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · Gray wolf, largest wild member of the dog family (Canidae). It inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere. The largest males stand roughly 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 65 kg (143 pounds). Wolves were domesticated several thousand years ago, and selective breeding produced dogs.
Basic Wolf Info - International Wolf Center
WEBFrom pup development to hunting and feeding, reproduction to communication find out how wolves use physical and social adaptations to survive.
International Wolf Center
WEBThe International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.
Biology and Behavior - International Wolf Center
WEBBiology & Behavior. Use this quick guide to learn the basics of wolf biology and behavior. Follow a manual added link. Communication. Click here for in-depth information on wolf communication. Reproduction.
Wolves 101 - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · With their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls, wolves inspire both adoration and controversy around the world. Find out how many wolf species exist, the characteristics that make each wolf's howl unique, and how the wolf population in the continental United States nearly became extinct.