Wolves

WolvesByMax and Alex

Grey WolfHEIGHT = 26 to 32 inchesLENGTH = 4.5 to 6.5 feet from nose to tailWEIGHT = 55-130 lbs. LIFESPAN = 7-8 yearsDIET= Wolves eat large hoofed animals like elk. Wolves also are scavengers and eat small prey.POPULATION= There are about 9000 wolves left in Alaska and more than 5000 in the other 48 states.RANGE= Wolves live in Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.BEHAVIOR= Wolves live in packs of 4-7, and have an alpha pack.Mating season = January and FebruaryGestation = 63 daysLitter size = 4-7 pupsTHREATS= People, hunting and habitat loss.WEBSITE= http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/wolf,_gray.php

RED WOLFHeight = 26 inches at shouldersLength = 4.5 to 5.5 feet longWeight = 50 to 80 lbs. Lifespan = 6 to 7 yearsDIET= Small mammals, insects, berries, and occasional deer.POPULATION= 100 wild wolves.RANGE= Roan 1.7 million acres through North Carolina.BEHAVIOR= Red wolves are nocturnal, and communicate with scent marks and howling.Mating Season = Late WinterGestation = 60 to 63 daysLitter Size = 2-8 pupsWEBSITE= http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/red_wolf.php

Mexican WolfHeight is 26-32 inches at shoulderLENGTH= 4.5-5.5 feet from nose to tailWEIGHT= is 60 to 80 lbs; males are typically bigger than femaleLIFESPAN= is up to 15 years in captivityDIET= Mexican wolves eat large-hoofed animals like deer, but they will eat smaller animals.POPULATION= in 2008, there were only 50 wolves still alive.RANGE= the Mexican wolf, despite its name, and there population, live in Apache National forest.BEHAVIORMATING SEASON= mid February mid MarchGESTATION (time weaned) = 63 daysLITTER SIZE = 4-7 pupsTHREATS= Humans and habitat lossWEBSITEhttp://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/mexican_wolf.php

HuntingWolves hunt in packs to overpower their prey.

EATINGWolves also eat in packs

MATINGUsually, the alpha pair mate and can have litters up to ten.

Wolf Population on Isle Royale

Wolf CommunicationWolves may use vocals, (howling, barking, exc.) scent, or body expressions.

MAN VS. WOLF Can the death of innocent wolves be stopped?

FUN FACTSThe wolf has extremely powerful jaws capable of generating 1,500 psi pressure.There are three species of the wolf in North America, the Gray Wolf, the Red Wolf and the Mexican Wolf.

FUN FACTSMortality rates for wolf pups can be as high as 50%.In chases, the wolf can achieve estimated speeds of between 28 and 40 miles per hour for up to 20 minutes.

MORE FUN FACTSWolves have a vast communication usage including scent marks, vocalizations, visual displays, facial and body postures and rituals.In North America there are 10 recognized sub-species of the wolf.

EVEN MORE FUN FACTSThe wolf is designed for running, catching and killing large animals. Wolves are often confused with Indian dogs, huskies, malemutes and German Shepherd Dogs.

EVEN MORE FUN FACTSA wolf may spend as much as a third of its time on the move.Wolves are active at all times of the day in winter.

EVEN, EVEN MORE FUN FACTSMost packs contain less than eight members.Strong bonds are needed to hold a pack together; if there were no bonds, each wolf would go its separate way.

EVEN, EVEN MORE FUN FACTSWolves become sexually mature at approximately twenty-two months.A wolf can consume almost twenty pounds of prey at a feeding.

Around 1,800 Wolves Die YearlyHELP

But You Got The POWER To Save Wolves!

THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!!HELP WE USED=www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/wolf,_gray.phpwww.googleimages.com www.nationalgeographic.com/wolves Bye-bye, and help those Wolves!