2. Habitat Can live almost anywhere Cant live in rainforest or true desserts Where there are less humans
3. Territory Depends upon the size of the pack The bigger the pack the more acres the territory is
4. Packs Consist of a dominant male and female Usually the parents of most pack members Pack members are some how related The “son’s” and “daughter’s” mate will also be in the pack can break off from pack to create their own and have pups
5. Species Around 27 species of wolves. 9 extinct At least 4 endangered 32 subspecies
7. Hunting/Eating habits The bigger the pack the bigger the prey Usually eat deer, elk, bison, and some times the occasional wolf Need to eat 8-10 lb. of food each day
8. Communication Howling Can gather the pack to protect pups or to a fresh kill Can also warn other wolves(non-pack members) to stay out of territory
9. Communication Whimpering Pups: wanting attention from parent, or food Grown wolves: show of submissive Yelping Signal of pain
10. Dominance Wolf will show dominance by growling and nipping of the ear or muzzle To show submissive wolf will lay on back or side and lick the other wolf’s nose
11. Mating Anywhere between January and April Female takes full control Pack will only have 1 litter containing 1-6 pups at a time
12. Pups It takes 63 days to be born Born blind and deaf Able to see in 1 week, hear in 2 weeks Other female wolves can produce milk for pups The pack members take turns “babysitting” pups
