About: Gray/Timber Wolves

The gray wolf (Canis lupus) also called the timber wolf, is the largest of about 41 wild species within the dog family, Canidae, of the order Carnivora.

Physical?

These wolves have a lighter built and more agile. And compared to the Dire Wolf, they have longer and more delicate legs, and a smaller head.

What do they eat, and how do they hunt?

They usually hunt at night and feed primarily on large hoofed mammals such as deer, caribou, elk, and moose, but sometimes eat berries, birds, beaver, fish, and insects. Animals that they kill are usually young, old, or otherwise weaker members of their populations because they are easiest to capture.

Breeding and age?

They reach breeding maturity in their second or third year. Breeding seasons can vary from January to April. These wolves have usually 2-6 pups. Most wolves probably live less than 10 years in the wild.

Pack Life?

The gray wolf mates for life and lives in packs which can vary in size from 2 to over 15, but are usually from 4 to 7 wolves. The leader of the pack is normally the strongest male, who often determines when and where the pack will hunt, as well as other activities of the pack. Wolfpacks are formed primarily of family members and relatives. They may travel more often, and greater distances than any other terrestrial animal. Their territories may cover from 100 to 260 sq. mi, depending on the abundance of food and water. Territories may also overlap, although wolfpacks very seldom confront one another. Some wolves leave their packs to become lone wolves. Loners may start their own packs if a mate and a vacant area can be found.