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 * Research 75 facts with sources:[| http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf]** [] [][]

1 the **grey wolf** or **gray wolf** (//Canis lupus//), also known as the **timber wolf** or simply **wolf**, is the largest wild member of the [|Canidae] family.2 wolves have thrived in temperate [|forests], [|deserts], [|mountains], [|tundra], [|taiga],[|grasslands], and even [|urban areas].[|[5]]3 height varies from 0.6 to .95 [|meters] and (26–38 [|inches4]Wolf weight varies geographically; on average, European wolves may weigh 85 lbs, North American wolves 80 lbs, and Indian and Arabian wolves 55 lbs.[|[5]special [|blood vessels] keep paw pads from freezing.[|[14]] [|Scent glands] located between a wolf's toes leave trace chemical markers behind, helping the wolf to effectively navigate over large expanses while concurrently keeping others informed of its whereabouts.6 Unlike dogs and western [|coyotes], gray wolves have a lower density of sweat glands on their paws.7 Wolves have bulky [|coats] consisting of two layers. The first layer is made up of tough [|guard hairs] that repel water and dirt. The second is a dense, water-resistant [|undercoat]that insulates.8 all-white wolves are much more common in areas with perennial snow cover.9At birth, wolf pups tend to have darker fur and blue irises that will change to a yellow-gold or [|orange] color when the pups are between 8 and 16 weeks old.[|[19]]10 there are two records of wolf packs killing polar bear cubs 11.Wolves and most larger dogs share identical [|dentition].12 There are an estimated 7,000 to 11,200 wolves 13(large hoofed mammals) like elk, deer, moose and caribou.14 Also known to eat beaver, rabbits and other small prey.14 Wolves are also scavengers and often eat animals that have died due to other causes like starvation and disease. 15 wolves are usually hunted for sport, for their skins, to protect [|livestock], and in some rare cases to protect humans.16Wolves will occasionally dwell in human dominated lands, examples of such having been recorded in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and increasingly in some North American cities.17 Height 26-32 inches at the shoulder 18 Length 4.5-6.5 feet from nose to tip of tail 19 Weight 55-130 lbs; Males are typically heavier and taller than the females 20**Lifespan** 7-8 years in the wild, but some have lived 10 years or more 21 The wolf is the largest member of the canine family.22 Gray wolves range in color from grizzled gray or black to all-white.23As the ancestor of the domestic dog, the gray wolf resembles German shepherds or malamutes.24 Wolves are making a comeback in the Great Lakes, Northern Rockies and Southwestern United States 25 the economic concerns of the local [|ranching] industry were dealt with when [|Defenders of Wildlife] decided to establish a fund that would compensate ranchers for livestock lost to wolves 26 Cubs and adults starve to death in lean times. Individuals may die when neighbouring packs fight. 27 They feed on large ungulates, beaver, small mammals, domesticated animals and rubbish.hey feed on large ungulates, beaver, small mammals, domesticated animals and rubbish.They feed on large ungulates, beaver, small mammals, domesticated animals and rubbish.28 Diseases recorded to be carried by wolves include [|brucella], [|deerfly fever], [|leptospirosis], [|foot-and-mouth disease], and [|anthra] 29 Wolves are major hosts for [|rabies] in Russia, [|Iran], [|Afghanistan],[|Iraq], and [|India]. 30 the severity of rabid wolf attacks can sometimes result in outright death. 31 Wolves also carry the //[|Canine coronavirus]//, infections being most prelevant in winter months.[|[37]] Organization research chart 32 Wolves, like other canines, use [|scent marking] to lay claim to anything—from territory to fresh kills. 33 will generally eat any meat that is available 34 Wolves will typically avoid a potential prey item which does not conform to what they experienced during their lives. 35 Wolf packs show little strategic cooperation in hunting unlike lions. 35 though wolf pairs have been shown to strategize when attacking large prey. 36 Wolves have a complex communication system ranging from barks and whines to growls and howls. 37 In North America, wolves are generally intolerant of [|coyotes] in their territory 38 Adult gray wolves have 42 teeth, compared to 32 teeth for adult humans.
 * ||  || ===Physical characteristics===

|| **Life Cycle  **Lifespan **7-8 years in the wild, but some have lived 10 years or more** ||  || **Growth

 **Height **26-32** Height **26-32** Weight **55-130 lbs ** ||  || **Body Functions

it can bend back his head and howl** ||  || **Location / Habitat  [|forests], [|deserts], [|mountains], [|tundra], [|taiga],[|grasslands], and even [|urban areas].[|[5]] ** ||  || **Adaption**

They are less prey. ||  || **Problems

they populion is going down** ||  || **Behavior

Wolves live, travel and hunt in packs of 4-7 animals on average ** ||  || **Diet** elk, deer, moose and caribou. Also known to eat beaver, rabbits and other small prey. || <span style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: normal; line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px;">elk, deer, moose and caribou. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px;">Also known to eat beaver, rabbits and other small prey. ** ||  || **Family groups** ||   || **Relatives dogs, foxes, and all others in the dog family.** ||  ||   ||||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || **Predators / Prey







W- Wolfs eat meat so they have to hunt together. O- out standing then others in fights for food. L- Live, travel and hunt in packs of 4-7 animals on average. F- follows alpa male and female the top of the pack.
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Menu

elk burger with real elk meat with cheese and soft drink........................................................................................ 5.00

deer salad with deer meat and some greens................................................................................................ 2.00

moose body a body UN touched and only it self. 6.00 ..................................................................................................... Or a chose of caribou Strong But good dinner For the whole family........................................................................................................

7.00 plus drinks

Beaver and rabbits a good Thing for lunch just 2.00 Each..........................................................................................

Dear Mr. Coyote My pack is moving on so you can have are land we don’t care. We are now going away because there going to be a scarcity of food in about three days there is not enough food for us. So if I were you I would start to move out, I hope you do so Mr Wolf P.S. I am not lying to make leave to get us more land!

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