Mammal
Gray Wolf
Scientific name: Canis lupus
This is a wolf. Wolves live in families and howl to each other!
Quick facts
- Size
- Length: 0.9–1.6 m (3–5.2 ft)
- Weight
- 18–79 kg (40–174 lb)
- Lives for
- 6–8 years
- Food
- Meat eater
- Awake
- Active at dawn and dusk
- In the wild
- Least concern
- There are lots of them in the wild.
All about the Gray Wolf
Gray wolves are the largest members of the dog family. They live in forests, mountains and the cold Arctic tundra across North America, Europe and Asia. Wolves live in family groups called packs, and they are the wild ancestors of pet dogs.
Fun facts
One star is easy, three stars are for big explorers.
- Easy
Wolves are the biggest members of the dog family.
- Medium
A wolf pack usually has around six to ten wolves.
- Medium
Wolves can roam about 19 kilometers (12 miles) in a single day.
- Hard
After a big hunt, a wolf can eat 9 kilograms (20 pounds) of meat at once.
- Hard
Wolves can go more than a week without eating.
Where does it live?
The coloured places on the map show where the Gray Wolf lives in the wild.
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
What does the Gray Wolf eat?
- Dead animals
Play and learn
Games with this animal and its friends.
