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    The wolf (Canis lupus; 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.The wolf is the largest extant member of the family Canidae, and is ...

  2. Jun 1, 2024 · Wolf, any of two species of wild doglike carnivores. The gray, or timber, wolf (Canis lupus), which inhabits vast areas of the Northern Hemisphere, is the better known. The Ethiopian, or Abyssinian, wolf (C. simensis) inhabits the highlands of Ethiopia; until recently it was considered a jackal.

  3. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › mammalsWolf | National Geographic

    Wolves live and hunt in packs of around six to ten animals. They are known to roam large distances, perhaps 12 miles in a single day. These social animals cooperate on their preferred prey—large ...

  4. 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...

  5. Wolves have been known to disperse up to 550 miles, but more commonly disperse 50 – 100 miles from their natal pack. Generally wolves disperse when 1 – 2 years old as they reach sexual maturity although some adults disperse also. At any one time 5 – 20 percent of the wolf population may be dispersing individuals.

  6. The wolf (Canis lupus) is a social animal that lives and hunts in groups known as packs.With more than thirty extant subspecies, this mammal is the largest non-domestic member of the Canidae family that can still be found on four continents.. Wolves are quite different from dogs, despite sharing common ancestors.

  7. Wolves live in groups called packs. A pack is a family of 7-8 wolves with a mom, dad, and offspring. The wolves' communication skills are very important to the pack's survival. Wolves 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. They also use scents produced by their ...

  8. Jul 17, 2024 · 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.

  9. Wolves 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.

  10. Wolf origins: About six million years ago, a small, foxlike North American carnivore was evolving into a large, 100-pound (45 kilograms) generalized predator that began living in packs. Gray wolves flourished to become the most widely dispersed land mammal on Earth, next to humans. Traveling across the Bering Strait, they fanned out into the Far East, Russia, and Europe, eventually crossing ...

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