Wolves by Rebeka Woods

LINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Google Images Wikipedia Cosmomouth.com/wolvesoftheworld www.hcn.com

The scientific name for the Timber Wolf Canis Lupus

Habitat/Range Map

DIET

White tailed deer Moose Elk Caribou Smaller animals – rodents & fish

Physical Description

5 to 5’5’’ long (15 to 19 in. tail) 2.5 feet high Adult males 75 lbs. Adult females 60 lbs. Silvery grey-brown fur Bushy tails Wolves tend to walk in a straight line

Breeding Information

Alphas are usu. the ones to breed in the pack

February to March 1 litter Average 6 pups Live birth Birthplace-hollow cave , log , or den

Special Behaviors

o Highly socialo Packs can have 20 memberso Alphas , Betas , Others , Omegaso Scent marking o Howling @ the moono Behavior convey mood

Weird Facts

Largest of canines

Ancestors of dogs

They’ve helped prevent Chronic Wasting Disease

No longer endangered

Indians used 2 use them as guard & hunting dogs

Wolf Graphs

Population Graph

conclusion

Timber wolves a.k.a. canis lupus are one of the most interesting animal species alive today. They’re hunters but will only attack humans if messed with or if there is a famine and food is scarce. These wolves are very social animals living in packs of up to 20.