Wolves

The lion, the king of the jungle, and its cohorts, fellow large wild cats, have terrified the wild with brute force and enormous size. Other animals, including the elephant, giraffe, and bear, are famed for their large sizes. However, there is one apex predator we are missing, the wolf, the world’s largest canine, surpassing jackals, […]

The Canis lupus (Wolves) are the largest members of the dog family. Their sizes are determined by species, age, and other conditions. The gray wolf—which is the largest species—averagely measures about 30 inches, weighs 80–100 pounds, and can grow as large as 175 pounds. Discoveries about wolves are made yearly as a result of research

Wolves classify as one of the endangered species in most parts of the United States. Over time, hostile human activities such as illegal hunting, trapping, and poisoning exposed these animals to danger. The government has tried to preserve and reintroduce these endangered species through various activities. In light of these efforts by the government, one

Wolves are related to dogs, but there are many significant differences. One such difference is in the vocal sounds. Their sounds serve various purposes like scaring enemies away from their turf or alerting wolf pups mothers of imminent danger. Wolves communicate in several ways, occasionally making a dog-like barking sound. This makes people assume they

Wolves are wild animals who hunt in packs and live in habitats filled with tons of trees. Knowing this, it is easy to firmly assume that wolves are good climbers and thus take advantage of climbing trees. But is that the case? Can wolves climb trees? Unfortunately, as agile as wolves are, they can’t climb

You should be armed with the necessary information on how to survive a wolf attack, or even better, avoid an encounter with them, especially if you’re a frequent hiker and camper. Wolves naturally are not man-eaters and typically do not exhibit hostile behaviors toward people. They’d rather avoid human confrontation. However, in the few reported

Wolves are complex land mammals from the Canidae family known for their intelligence and fierceness. These wild dogs come in fascinating colors that contribute to their appearance.  More interestingly, they use their coat coloration as camouflage, which allows them to blend with their surroundings while hunting for prey or hiding from predators. Wolves come in

Wolves are an interesting animal species; they are not only intelligent but are also highly social animals. They live closely together in a pack, form relationships, and express emotions. A she-wolf gives birth to 4–6 babies in a litter; when she does, the whole pack members help care for the young. But what is a baby

Generally, wolves are crepuscular animals; this means that they are more agile and active at dusk and dawn. Moreover, over time, most wolf hunt cases and sightings show that they are more active at night. This brings up some questions about their eyesight, especially when they’re active at twilight or just before dawn. How well