Gray Wolf
- Scientific name: Canis lupis
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Canis
- Species: C. lupus
Fun Facts
- The wolf is the largest member of the canine family.
- A wolf's lifespan is about 12 years in the wild, and up to 16 in captivity.
- Wolves range in color from grizzled gray, to black to all white.
- Wolves in the wild, prey on mammals such as elk, moose, and deer. They will also feed on smaller mammals such as beaver and rabbits.
- Wolves live in packs with the alpha male and alpha female leading the packs.
- Wolves communicate by howling (vocalizing), scent marking, body expressions, and facial expressions.
- Wolves can weigh 55 to 130 pounds.
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