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Page 1: The Powerful Hunters. Species  The wolves species is a Canis Lupis.  The grey wolf is a mammal.  And the grey wolf’s common name is a Timber Wolf

The Powerful HuntersThe Powerful Hunters

Page 2: The Powerful Hunters. Species  The wolves species is a Canis Lupis.  The grey wolf is a mammal.  And the grey wolf’s common name is a Timber Wolf

SpeciesSpecies The wolves species is a Canis Lupis.The wolves species is a Canis Lupis. The grey wolf is a mammal.The grey wolf is a mammal. And the grey wolf’s common name is a And the grey wolf’s common name is a

Timber Wolf. Timber Wolf.

Page 3: The Powerful Hunters. Species  The wolves species is a Canis Lupis.  The grey wolf is a mammal.  And the grey wolf’s common name is a Timber Wolf

Lifespan/Endangered???Lifespan/Endangered???Wolves are an endangered species.Wolves are an endangered species.

A wolves lifespan is 17 yearsA wolves lifespan is 17 years

Wolves are endangered because hunters shoot themWolves are endangered because hunters shoot them

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Physical FeaturesPhysical Features Males weigh 55-130 lbs.Males weigh 55-130 lbs. Males are heavier than females.Males are heavier than females. The average height of a wolf is 26-32 at the shoulder.The average height of a wolf is 26-32 at the shoulder. And the average length of a wolf is 4.5-6.5 feet from the nose to the And the average length of a wolf is 4.5-6.5 feet from the nose to the

tip of tail.tip of tail. A grey wolf’s coat is plain grey with colors from plain black to white.A grey wolf’s coat is plain grey with colors from plain black to white. The eyes on a wolf are the same exact eyes found on a human.The eyes on a wolf are the same exact eyes found on a human. A wolf’s ears are pointy except when its ears are down because A wolf’s ears are pointy except when its ears are down because

they are frightened. they are frightened.

Page 5: The Powerful Hunters. Species  The wolves species is a Canis Lupis.  The grey wolf is a mammal.  And the grey wolf’s common name is a Timber Wolf

Eurasia, North America, but mostly Russia.Eurasia, North America, but mostly Russia. Boreal Forests, mountains and plainsBoreal Forests, mountains and plains Northern Hemisphere climate of warm days and Northern Hemisphere climate of warm days and

cold nights. cold nights. But they prefer a rather cold climate.But they prefer a rather cold climate.

Where Wolves Live Their Habitat, Climate, and Landforms

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Food, Food!Food, Food!

Wolves are carnivores Wolves are carnivores (meat eaters).(meat eaters).

Wolves eat rabbit, mice, Wolves eat rabbit, mice, beaver, and birds.beaver, and birds.

To feed a whole pack it To feed a whole pack it needs to kill a larger prey needs to kill a larger prey like deer, elk, moose and like deer, elk, moose and more.more.

Sometimes wolves pounce Sometimes wolves pounce on their prey.on their prey.

Page 7: The Powerful Hunters. Species  The wolves species is a Canis Lupis.  The grey wolf is a mammal.  And the grey wolf’s common name is a Timber Wolf

Prey and PredatorsPrey and Predators Adult wolves don’t have any predators except Adult wolves don’t have any predators except

humans because they are shot and killed.humans because they are shot and killed. Pups (babies) have more predators than the Pups (babies) have more predators than the

adult wolf. Their predators are badgers, Fisher adult wolf. Their predators are badgers, Fisher cats, bears , and raptors.cats, bears , and raptors.

But many sicknesses come for both wolf and pupBut many sicknesses come for both wolf and pup

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Behavior-How it ActsBehavior-How it Acts Grey wolves are very nice animals.Grey wolves are very nice animals. Grey wolves will only get violent if someone comes near its pups or territory.Grey wolves will only get violent if someone comes near its pups or territory. Some people misunderstand wolves for mean animals.Some people misunderstand wolves for mean animals.

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More BehaviorMore Behavior

Wolves live in packs.Wolves live in packs. Wolves are intelligent, playful, and loyal.Wolves are intelligent, playful, and loyal.

Wolves also work together to help eachWolves also work together to help each other catchother catch their their prey.prey.

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Behavioral AdaptationsBehavioral Adaptations Wolves are very social animals, they live in packs. This Wolves are very social animals, they live in packs. This

helps them survive by the group protecting each other.helps them survive by the group protecting each other. When their isn't a lot of food wolves will eat rodents and When their isn't a lot of food wolves will eat rodents and

they will also eat dead animals that are left. This helps they will also eat dead animals that are left. This helps make sure they always have food.make sure they always have food.

Wolves roam around at night and have to rely on their Wolves roam around at night and have to rely on their sense of smell to find their prey. Their smell is much better sense of smell to find their prey. Their smell is much better than humans.than humans.

Wolves can adapt to mostly any habitat except Tropical Wolves can adapt to mostly any habitat except Tropical Rainforests and arid deserts Rainforests and arid deserts

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Physical AdaptationsPhysical Adaptations Coat made ofCoat made of wool to keep moisture out and keep them wool to keep moisture out and keep them

warm.warm. Large paws have fleshy pads and claws for traction and Large paws have fleshy pads and claws for traction and

widen to help them in the snowwiden to help them in the snow Wolves have long legs to run away from predatorsWolves have long legs to run away from predators Their color helps them camouflage in their habitat.Their color helps them camouflage in their habitat.

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Physiological AdaptationsPhysiological Adaptations Wolves have a great sense of smell to help them Wolves have a great sense of smell to help them

catch their prey.catch their prey. Wolves have sharp teeth to help them rip open Wolves have sharp teeth to help them rip open

their food.their food. Wolves have strong muscles to help them run Wolves have strong muscles to help them run

fastfast.. Wolves also have strong jaws to help them hold Wolves also have strong jaws to help them hold

their preytheir prey

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Grey Wolf PupsGrey Wolf Pups Wolves have a litter to 5 to 6 pups Wolves have a litter to 5 to 6 pups A pup is born underground.A pup is born underground. Once the pup leaves the den the whole pack protects it.Once the pup leaves the den the whole pack protects it. At three weeks pups weigh 7 pounds.At three weeks pups weigh 7 pounds.

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Did you know…Did you know…

The wolf roamed over the earth oneThe wolf roamed over the earth one millionmillion yearsyears ago.ago. Wolves are not dangerous to people.Wolves are not dangerous to people. Over one hundred years ago wolves were originally dogs.Over one hundred years ago wolves were originally dogs. The wolf is the largest member of the canine family. The wolf is the largest member of the canine family.