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Gray Wolf
CharacteristicsThe Gray Wolf is 4½
to 6½ lbs.The Gray Wolf
weighs 25-59 kg.The color of the Gray
Wolf is grizzled gray, black, or all white.
LifespanThe Gray Wolf’s
lifespan is 7-8 years in the wild.
Some live up to 10 years or more.
Eating Habits/DietThe Gray Wolf eats
elk, deer, moose, caribou, beavers, rabbits, and other small prey.
The Gray Wolf is a carnivore.
PopulationThe population of the
Gray Wolf is between 7,000-11,200 in Alaska.
5,000 live in the lower 48 states .
People estimate there are only 200,000 in 57 countries compared to 2 million a long time ago.
Habitat/RangeThe Gray Wolf’s
range is common through North America.
Many were killed in the United States during the mid 1930’s.
Gray Wolves live in forests and on plains.
Adaptations One adaptation of
the Gray Wolf is its ears. These help them hear when prey is near.
The second adaptation is its teeth that help them rip prey.
The last adaptation is its eyes that help them see where they are going.
Fun Facts!Some fun facts about
the Gray Wolf is that the only mating season is January-February.
Another fun fact is the litter size is 4-7 pups at one time.
Endangered BecauseThe Gray Wolf is
endangered because people misunderstand them and kill the wolves.
