Wolf is a large carnivorous mammal belongs to the wilddog family, they are social animals living hunting in packs, wolfs are known for their sharp senses, strong jaws, wolves are skilled hunters and apex predators.
Wolf Species
- Gray Wolf
Gray Wolf are found in Europe, Russia, parts of Asia, most common and widespread wolf subspecies.
- Arctic Wolf
Arctic Wolf are found in Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland, adapted to extreme cold with thick white fur.
- Indian Wolf
Indian Wolf are found in India, Pakistan, parts of the Middle East, smaller in size short fur adapted to hot climates.
- Mexican Wolf
Mexican Wolf are found in Southwestern United States, Northern Mexico are one of the rarest wolf subspecies, critically endangered.
- Eurasian Wolf
Eurasian Wolf are found in Europe, Russia, Central Asia, large adaptable lives in forests, tundras, mountains.
- Northwestern Wolf
Northwestern Wolf are found in Alaska, western Canada, northern United States, among the largest wolves, known for hunting moose.
Food Habits of Wolf
🐺Wolves are carnivorous predators main prey are deer, elk, moose, bison, wild boar, mountain goat, rabbits, hares, rodents, birds, fish.
🐺Wolves will eat carrion dead animals when live prey is scarce.
🐺 Wolves hunt in packs using teamwork to chase and tire out prey, wolf can eat up to 9 kg of meat in one meal.
Interesting Facts of wolfs
🐺Wolf howl to mark territory call pack members.
🐺Wolf can run up to 60 km/hr in short bursts.
🐺Wolf bite force is around 400 psi strong enough to crush bones.
🐺Wolves are apex predators helps control prey populations.