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Description of Wolves
The
wolf is described as a predatory, carnivorous pack mammal of the family
Canidae. A member of the family of animals that includes
dogs, foxes, and coyotes. Highly intelligent animals with upright
ears, sharp, pointed muzzles and sharp eyes. Wolves have ruffs of
long hair framing the sides of their faces similar to sideburns.
The scientists who
study animals (zoology ) are called zoologists. Each animal that
is studied is classified, that is, split into descriptive groups
starting with main groups ( vertebrates and invertebrates ) the
Families of animals are also included such as Ursidae ( the family
of bears) and the families are then split into species such as
Ursus americanus (American Black Bear)
Species of Wolves
There
were many different species of wolves but many have now become
extinct. Some surviving species of Wolves are listed below:
Canis lupus
baileyi (Mexican Wolf)
Canis lupus
bernardi (Banks Islands Tundra Wolf)
Canis lupus
columbianus (British Colombian Wolf)
Canis lupus
crassodon
( Vancouver Island Wolf)
Canis lupus
hudsonicus (Hudson Bay Wolf )
Canis lupus
labradorius (Labrador Wolf)
Canis lupus
lycaon (Eastern Timber Wolf)
Canis lupus
manningi (Baffin Island Tundra Wolf)
Canis lupus
tundrarum (Alaska Tundra Wolf)
Canis lupus
campestris (Prairie Wolf )
Canis lupus
lupus (Gray Wolf)
Facts about where Wolves live and what they eat!
Wolves are native to America, Canada, Asia,
Europe and the Artic
The common habitat is the forest
Carnivorous canine mammals which predominately prey on large
hoofed animals including Deer, Moose and Bison
Basic Facts about Wolves
The name of a male is referred to
as a dog
The name of a female is referred to as a bitch
The name or offspring, or a baby wolf, is a pup
Pups are born inside a den ( a cave or hole in the ground)
The average size of a litter is four to six
The collective name for a group of Wolves is a Pack
The sound made by a wolf is referred to as a howl
Facts about the Size of Male
Wolves
Fully grown they reach the height of
27 to 31 inches to the shoulder
An average adult gray wolf weighs between 75 to 125 pounds
Facts about the life, behavior
and personality of Wolves
The wolf has very strong jaws
Wolves walk on just their toe tips
Can reach speeds of up to 35 mph
Highly developed sense of smell and
hearing
Wolves live in family groups called
packs
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What is a
Mammal?
A Mammal is a
warm blooded, vertebrate mammal. Warm blooded means that their
temperature remains the same although their surroundings might
change. This explains why they have a covering of hair on
their skin. A mammal has milk-producing mammary glands for
nourishing their young
What is a
Vertebrate?
A
Vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone which consists of
ring-like bones, called vertebrae, that protect the soft
spinal cord
What is an
Invertebrate?
An
Invertebrate animal does not have a backbone. They are also
cold-blooded which means their body temperature changes
according to the environment environment
What is a
Carnivore?
A
Carnivore is an animal which eats mainly meat
What is a
Herbivore?
A
Herbivore is an animal which eats mainly plants and grass
What is an
Omnivore?
An
Omnivore is an animal which eats both meat and plants
What is an
Amphibian?
An
Amphibian is an animal spend part of its life under water
(breathing with gills) and the remainder on land (breathing
with lungs)
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Endangered Species
Wild life experts consider that
Wolves
are an endangered species.
An “endangered” species is one that is in danger of extinction
throughout all or a significant portion of its range. The Causes
of a species of animal becoming endangered are due to Habitat
Destruction, Introduction of Exotic Species, Disease, Pollution,
and Over exploitation. Endangered Species Organizations are
dedicated to saving and preserving the world's most endangered
wildlife. Interesting facts about endangered Species
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