Wolves
There
are
two
species
of
wolves.
They
are
gray
wolves
and
red
wolves.
Wolves
are
powerful
predators.
They
are
known
for
their
fearsome
howl.
They
howl
to
communicate.
Wolves
might
look
like
German
shepherd
dogs
at
first
sight.
They
have
short,
pointed
ears.
They
have
bushy
tails.
Their
fur
can
be
black
or
white.
It
might
also
be
red
or
gray.
Wolves
live
in
forests
or
mountains.
They
might
also
be
in
grasslands
or
in
arctic
areas.
Wolves
will
go
almost
anywhere
they
can
find
food.
Wolves
are
carnivores.
They
eat
a
lot
of
meat.
A
wolf
might
eat
up
to
20
pounds
(9.1
kg)
at
one
time.
Wolves
mostly
feed
on
large
hoofed
animals.
These
include
deer,
elk,
and
moose.
Wolves
live
in
groups
called
packs.
A
pack
usually
has
six
to
ten
wolves.
Female
wolves
have
four
to
six
pups.
They
are
born
in
a
den.
Wolves
can
live
for
six
to
eight
years.
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Wolf Classification: Mammal
Diet: Carnivore
Endangered Status: Least Concern to Critically Endangered, depending on the species -
Average Weight A wolf is almost as heavy as a toilet. -
Average Length – Including Tail A wolf is slightly longer than a love seat.
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