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Wolves
The Truth of Wolves
Hunting_1- Running
Wolf Families
Wolf-pup Caring
Pups first start
Playful to Attack
Howls, and body motion
Hunting_2-Food
Why Wolves are Endangered
Facts about wolves:
Wolves can weigh up to 200lbs
Don't panic or run away from wolves, because they will think your prey
Mostly, wolves don't attack humans in America.
Hope you like and howl on!
On a warm September evening, a lone wolf moves
quietly through the forest. It hears a chorus of howls-the pack calling. The wolf answers
with a howl of its own. Then it takes off running. In a few minutes, it will join the rest of its pack, and the hunt will continue. At one time, gray wolves roamed freely throughout North America. But as more and more cities began to replace forests, the wolves' habitat became smaller and smaller. Their populations became so low that they were considered to be endangered animals, close to dying off altogether. Great efforts are being made to save these wolves
from extinction and to educate people about these beautiful,
yet highly misunderstood, animals.
quietly through the forest. It hears a chorus of howls-the pack calling. The wolf answers
with a howl of its own. Then it takes off running. In a few minutes, it will join the rest of its pack, and the hunt will continue. At one time, gray wolves roamed freely throughout North America. But as more and more cities began to replace forests, the wolves' habitat became smaller and smaller. Their populations became so low that they were considered to be endangered animals, close to dying off altogether. Great efforts are being made to save these wolves
from extinction and to educate people about these beautiful,
yet highly misunderstood, animals.
Quote:
Even though this nimble hunter is called a gray wolf, its fur can be gray, white, brown, or black (1st picture)
The Truth of Wolves
Many people have gotten the wrong idea about wolves from stories they have read. In folktales, wolves are shown as evil, tricky villains who prey on children. But unlike the wolves in folktales, real wolves are shy and stay away from people. There are no known cases of a healthy, wild wolf ever attacking a human in North America.
Folktales hardly ever show the wolves' beauty and strength. Wolves are carnivores, that are well built for hunting. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to find food in the wild.
Folktales hardly ever show the wolves' beauty and strength. Wolves are carnivores, that are well built for hunting. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to find food in the wild.
Quote:
Classic folktales such as "Little Red Riding Hood" portray the wolf in a negative way. (picture 2)
Hunting_1- Running
Their long, strong legs and wide paws enable them to run very fast.
Their long, sharp teeth help them to catch, hold on to, and eat their prey.
But wolves are more than hunters. They are also loyal and affectionate. To
Appreciate the truth about wolves, it is important to understand
How they live in family units called packs.
Their long, sharp teeth help them to catch, hold on to, and eat their prey.
But wolves are more than hunters. They are also loyal and affectionate. To
Appreciate the truth about wolves, it is important to understand
How they live in family units called packs.
Quote:
You may not think of wolves as dogs, but they are very close relatives.
Wolves are the largest members of the canine family.
Wolves are the largest members of the canine family.
Wolf Families
Wolf packs usually have between six and eight wolves, but some packs have as many as 30. The pack is a very tightly knit family group. Wolf packs have one male
and female who are the leaders.
Wolves usually fight to be leader.
and female who are the leaders.
They are known as the alpha male and female. These two wolves rule the pack and keep order. This is important to the pack's survival. In order to hunt successfully and survive, wolves must work together. Fight among wolves only weaken the pack.
Each pack has its own territory that protects from other wolves or predators. Members of the pack spray their scent on trees, bushes, rocks, and more around the edges of
and within their territory so that other wolves know to keep away. Members of the pack travel and hunt together. They protect their territory and raise their young pups together.
Each pack has its own territory that protects from other wolves or predators. Members of the pack spray their scent on trees, bushes, rocks, and more around the edges of
and within their territory so that other wolves know to keep away. Members of the pack travel and hunt together. They protect their territory and raise their young pups together.
Quote:
♥Wolves enjoy the company of other pack members and show one another affection(picture 3)
Wolf-pup Caring
While there may be many male and female wolves within a pack, only the alpha
male and his female mate have pups. When the pups are born, they are cared for by
the alpha male and female. Later, the entire pack cares from them.
Usually pups do not explore until its been 3 weeks.
male and his female mate have pups. When the pups are born, they are cared for by
the alpha male and female. Later, the entire pack cares from them.
In the spring, the alpha female creates a den. Here she will give
birth to her pups. When they are born, they are blind and deaf,
and have very little fur. They need to stay close to their mother
to keep warm.
birth to her pups. When they are born, they are blind and deaf,
and have very little fur. They need to stay close to their mother
to keep warm.
Quote:
There are usually five or six pups in a litter. When they are born,
the pups weigh only about a pound(picture 4)
the pups weigh only about a pound(picture 4)
Pups first start
The pups nurse on their mother's milk during the first month.
When the pups are two weeks old, their eyes open. At three weeks old, they begin
to hear, stand, and walk. They also leave the den and meet the rest of the pack
for the first time. The entire pack looks after the pups. They protect them from hawks, eagles, or other predators that might attack them. They feed the little pups
by regurgitating food- or bringing it
up from their stomachs. (No it is not gross it is mother nature -.-)
When the pups are two weeks old, their eyes open. At three weeks old, they begin
to hear, stand, and walk. They also leave the den and meet the rest of the pack
for the first time. The entire pack looks after the pups. They protect them from hawks, eagles, or other predators that might attack them. They feed the little pups
by regurgitating food- or bringing it
up from their stomachs. (No it is not gross it is mother nature -.-)
Quote:
This hungry young pup is licking the mouth as the adult wolf, asking to be fed (picture 5)
Playful to Attack
Since wolves are fierce hunters, sometimes this fierceness carries
over into pack life. Wolves may snarl or fight with each other
Fighting can be upsetting to all the wolves in a pack. However,
playing helps to relieve tension for both the pups and the adults.
It also keeps the wolves friendly with one another and reinforces the
bonds within a pack. Pups often roll and tumble in the grass, playfully
biting each other. They might hide behind a bush, run and pounce on each
other, and wrestle on the ground. That is how pups play, but they are also learning
to stalk, chase, and bite-important skills that they will need in order to be hunters.When the pups play, not only are they practicing hunting skills, they also are learning some of the many ways in which wolves communicate with one another.
over into pack life. Wolves may snarl or fight with each other
Fighting can be upsetting to all the wolves in a pack. However,
playing helps to relieve tension for both the pups and the adults.
It also keeps the wolves friendly with one another and reinforces the
bonds within a pack. Pups often roll and tumble in the grass, playfully
biting each other. They might hide behind a bush, run and pounce on each
other, and wrestle on the ground. That is how pups play, but they are also learning
to stalk, chase, and bite-important skills that they will need in order to be hunters.When the pups play, not only are they practicing hunting skills, they also are learning some of the many ways in which wolves communicate with one another.
Quote:
These pups play while the older members of the pack are out hunting AND SOMEHOW NOT ESCAPING! X3 (picture 6)
Howls, and body motion
Wolves communicate to show affection to warn of danger, to keep other wolves out of their territory and to signl when a hunt will begin. One way wolves communicate is through vocalization (vocal-i-zation), such as howls, barks, snarls, and whimpers. Wolves whimper and whine when they GREET ONE ANOTHER, and WANT TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS. I said that in capital because alot of people think that when wolves' whimper that means its sad or getting hurt. When a wolf growls or snarls, it is showing that it is angry.
Each wolf has its own distinct howl. When it is separated from the wolf pack, a wolf will howl to find the pack. Sometimes a pack of wolves will howl together to announce the[size=][/size]ir presence and warn other wolf packs to stay away from their territory.
Each wolf has its own distinct howl. When it is separated from the wolf pack, a wolf will howl to find the pack. Sometimes a pack of wolves will howl together to announce the[size=][/size]ir presence and warn other wolf packs to stay away from their territory.
Quote:
Of all the vocalizations wolves make, the howl is the only one that can be heard over a great distance- Up to 10 miles away. Amazing right?(picture 7)
Hunting_2-Food
Wolves usually hunt large hoofed mammals, such as
deer, elk, caribou, deer, and moose. Because these animals are much larger than they are, the whole pack handles the prey. As a group, the wolves have more strength, and their chances of catching prey are increased. During the summer, a hunt usually begins at nightfall and can last up til morning. One wolf is left behind to be the "pup-sitter" and care for the pups. The rest of the pack heads out to hunt. The first task is to find the prey. The pack, often led by the alpha female, moves quietly through the forest. The wolves keep their noses to the ground or up high to find the animal. If they go to fast or the animal hears the wolf, it will run away. And if the wolf get defeated by the animal, they will find a sick, dead, weaken, and/or other animal.
deer, elk, caribou, deer, and moose. Because these animals are much larger than they are, the whole pack handles the prey. As a group, the wolves have more strength, and their chances of catching prey are increased. During the summer, a hunt usually begins at nightfall and can last up til morning. One wolf is left behind to be the "pup-sitter" and care for the pups. The rest of the pack heads out to hunt. The first task is to find the prey. The pack, often led by the alpha female, moves quietly through the forest. The wolves keep their noses to the ground or up high to find the animal. If they go to fast or the animal hears the wolf, it will run away. And if the wolf get defeated by the animal, they will find a sick, dead, weaken, and/or other animal.
Quote:
This is a bull caribou, a favorite meal for the wolves (picture 
Why Wolves are Endangered
Wolves are endangered (In-danger-ed) because many forests have been cut down, leading to no food for wolves. And if their prey or pack is hunted/dead, that means more and more wolves die. It is sad, but its what it is. Its been cut down because of stuff in store like paper and meat. Paper from trees and meat from caribou, elk, moose, deer, and possibly wolves. But there was a wolf program starting in 1995. It was from yellowstone park, where wolves can live freely as they want. And they were free to explore!
Quote:
Biologists (bio-logists) made sure that the wolves they captured were healthy. They checked them for any signs of illness or injury. (picture 9)
Facts about wolves:
Wolves can weigh up to 200lbs
Don't panic or run away from wolves, because they will think your prey
Mostly, wolves don't attack humans in America.
Hope you like and howl on!
let's talk! :]
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4th March 2015, 06:48 PM
StormWolfX3 wrote on 24th February 2015 09:55 PM:
Wolves
On a warm September evening, a lone wolf moves
quietly through the forest. It hears a chorus of howls-the pack calling. The wolf answers
with a howl of its own. Then it takes off running. In a few minutes, it will join the rest of its pack, and the hunt will continue. At one time, gray wolves roamed freely throughout North America. But as more and more cities began to replace forests, the wolves' habitat became smaller and smaller. Their populations became so low that they were considered to be endangered animals, close to dying off altogether. Great efforts are being made to save these wolves
from extinction and to educate people about these beautiful,
yet highly misunderstood, animals.
Quote:
Even though this nimble hunter is called a gray wolf, its fur can be gray, white, brown, or black (1st picture)
The Truth of Wolves
Many people have gotten the wrong idea about wolves from stories they have read. In folktales, wolves are shown as evil, tricky villains who prey on children. But unlike the wolves in folktales, real wolves are shy and stay away from people. There are no known cases of a healthy, wild wolf ever attacking a human in North America.
Folktales hardly ever show the wolves' beauty and strength. Wolves are carnivores, that are well built for hunting. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to find food in the wild.
Quote:
Classic folktales such as "Little Red Riding Hood" portray the wolf in a negative way. (picture 2)
Hunting_1- Running
Their long, strong legs and wide paws enable them to run very fast.
Their long, sharp teeth help them to catch, hold on to, and eat their prey.
But wolves are more than hunters. They are also loyal and affectionate. To
Appreciate the truth about wolves, it is important to understand
How they live in family units called packs.
Quote:
You may not think of wolves as dogs, but they are very close relatives.
Wolves are the largest members of the canine family.
Wolf Families
Wolf packs usually have between six and eight wolves, but some packs have as many as 30. The pack is a very tightly knit family group. Wolf packs have one male
and female who are the leaders.
Wolves usually fight to be leader.
They are known as the alpha male and female. These two wolves rule the pack and keep order. This is important to the pack's survival. In order to hunt successfully and survive, wolves must work together. Fight among wolves only weaken the pack.
Each pack has its own territory that protects from other wolves or predators. Members of the pack spray their scent on trees, bushes, rocks, and more around the edges of
and within their territory so that other wolves know to keep away. Members of the pack travel and hunt together. They protect their territory and raise their young pups together.
Quote:
♥Wolves enjoy the company of other pack members and show one another affection(picture 3)
Wolf-pup Caring
While there may be many male and female wolves within a pack, only the alpha
male and his female mate have pups. When the pups are born, they are cared for by
the alpha male and female. Later, the entire pack cares from them.
Usually pups do not explore until its been 3 weeks.
In the spring, the alpha female creates a den. Here she will give
birth to her pups. When they are born, they are blind and deaf,
and have very little fur. They need to stay close to their mother
to keep warm.
Quote:
There are usually five or six pups in a litter. When they are born,
the pups weigh only about a pound(picture 4)
Pups first start
The pups nurse on their mother's milk during the first month.
When the pups are two weeks old, their eyes open. At three weeks old, they begin
to hear, stand, and walk. They also leave the den and meet the rest of the pack
for the first time. The entire pack looks after the pups. They protect them from hawks, eagles, or other predators that might attack them. They feed the little pups
by regurgitating food- or bringing it
up from their stomachs. (No it is not gross it is mother nature -.-)
Quote:
This hungry young pup is licking the mouth as the adult wolf, asking to be fed (picture 5)
Playful to Attack
Since wolves are fierce hunters, sometimes this fierceness carries
over into pack life. Wolves may snarl or fight with each other
Fighting can be upsetting to all the wolves in a pack. However,
playing helps to relieve tension for both the pups and the adults.
It also keeps the wolves friendly with one another and reinforces the
bonds within a pack. Pups often roll and tumble in the grass, playfully
biting each other. They might hide behind a bush, run and pounce on each
other, and wrestle on the ground. That is how pups play, but they are also learning
to stalk, chase, and bite-important skills that they will need in order to be hunters.When the pups play, not only are they practicing hunting skills, they also are learning some of the many ways in which wolves communicate with one another.
Quote:
These pups play while the older members of the pack are out hunting AND SOMEHOW NOT ESCAPING! X3 (picture 6)
Howls, and body motion
Wolves communicate to show affection to warn of danger, to keep other wolves out of their territory and to signl when a hunt will begin. One way wolves communicate is through vocalization (vocal-i-zation), such as howls, barks, snarls, and whimpers. Wolves whimper and whine when they GREET ONE ANOTHER, and WANT TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS. I said that in capital because alot of people think that when wolves' whimper that means its sad or getting hurt. When a wolf growls or snarls, it is showing that it is angry.
Each wolf has its own distinct howl. When it is separated from the wolf pack, a wolf will howl to find the pack. Sometimes a pack of wolves will howl together to announce the[size=][/size]ir presence and warn other wolf packs to stay away from their territory.
Quote:
Of all the vocalizations wolves make, the howl is the only one that can be heard over a great distance- Up to 10 miles away. Amazing right?(picture 7)
Hunting_2-Food
Wolves usually hunt large hoofed mammals, such as
deer, elk, caribou, deer, and moose. Because these animals are much larger than they are, the whole pack handles the prey. As a group, the wolves have more strength, and their chances of catching prey are increased. During the summer, a hunt usually begins at nightfall and can last up til morning. One wolf is left behind to be the "pup-sitter" and care for the pups. The rest of the pack heads out to hunt. The first task is to find the prey. The pack, often led by the alpha female, moves quietly through the forest. The wolves keep their noses to the ground or up high to find the animal. If they go to fast or the animal hears the wolf, it will run away. And if the wolf get defeated by the animal, they will find a sick, dead, weaken, and/or other animal.
Quote:
This is a bull caribou, a favorite meal for the wolves (picture
Why Wolves are Endangered
Wolves are endangered (In-danger-ed) because many forests have been cut down, leading to no food for wolves. And if their prey or pack is hunted/dead, that means more and more wolves die. It is sad, but its what it is. Its been cut down because of stuff in store like paper and meat. Paper from trees and meat from caribou, elk, moose, deer, and possibly wolves. But there was a wolf program starting in 1995. It was from yellowstone park, where wolves can live freely as they want. And they were free to explore!
Quote:
Biologists (bio-logists) made sure that the wolves they captured were healthy. They checked them for any signs of illness or injury. (picture 9)
Facts about wolves:
Wolves can weigh up to 200lbs
Don't panic or run away from wolves, because they will think your prey
Mostly, wolves don't attack humans in America.
Hope you like and howl on![/quote I am so sorry you had to write this much lol LOVED IT!!
On a warm September evening, a lone wolf moves
quietly through the forest. It hears a chorus of howls-the pack calling. The wolf answers
with a howl of its own. Then it takes off running. In a few minutes, it will join the rest of its pack, and the hunt will continue. At one time, gray wolves roamed freely throughout North America. But as more and more cities began to replace forests, the wolves' habitat became smaller and smaller. Their populations became so low that they were considered to be endangered animals, close to dying off altogether. Great efforts are being made to save these wolves
from extinction and to educate people about these beautiful,
yet highly misunderstood, animals.
Quote:
Even though this nimble hunter is called a gray wolf, its fur can be gray, white, brown, or black (1st picture)
The Truth of Wolves
Many people have gotten the wrong idea about wolves from stories they have read. In folktales, wolves are shown as evil, tricky villains who prey on children. But unlike the wolves in folktales, real wolves are shy and stay away from people. There are no known cases of a healthy, wild wolf ever attacking a human in North America.
Folktales hardly ever show the wolves' beauty and strength. Wolves are carnivores, that are well built for hunting. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to find food in the wild.
Quote:
Classic folktales such as "Little Red Riding Hood" portray the wolf in a negative way. (picture 2)
Hunting_1- Running
Their long, strong legs and wide paws enable them to run very fast.
Their long, sharp teeth help them to catch, hold on to, and eat their prey.
But wolves are more than hunters. They are also loyal and affectionate. To
Appreciate the truth about wolves, it is important to understand
How they live in family units called packs.
Quote:
You may not think of wolves as dogs, but they are very close relatives.
Wolves are the largest members of the canine family.
Wolf Families
Wolf packs usually have between six and eight wolves, but some packs have as many as 30. The pack is a very tightly knit family group. Wolf packs have one male
and female who are the leaders.
Wolves usually fight to be leader.
They are known as the alpha male and female. These two wolves rule the pack and keep order. This is important to the pack's survival. In order to hunt successfully and survive, wolves must work together. Fight among wolves only weaken the pack.
Each pack has its own territory that protects from other wolves or predators. Members of the pack spray their scent on trees, bushes, rocks, and more around the edges of
and within their territory so that other wolves know to keep away. Members of the pack travel and hunt together. They protect their territory and raise their young pups together.
Quote:
♥Wolves enjoy the company of other pack members and show one another affection(picture 3)
Wolf-pup Caring
While there may be many male and female wolves within a pack, only the alpha
male and his female mate have pups. When the pups are born, they are cared for by
the alpha male and female. Later, the entire pack cares from them.
Usually pups do not explore until its been 3 weeks.
In the spring, the alpha female creates a den. Here she will give
birth to her pups. When they are born, they are blind and deaf,
and have very little fur. They need to stay close to their mother
to keep warm.
Quote:
There are usually five or six pups in a litter. When they are born,
the pups weigh only about a pound(picture 4)
Pups first start
The pups nurse on their mother's milk during the first month.
When the pups are two weeks old, their eyes open. At three weeks old, they begin
to hear, stand, and walk. They also leave the den and meet the rest of the pack
for the first time. The entire pack looks after the pups. They protect them from hawks, eagles, or other predators that might attack them. They feed the little pups
by regurgitating food- or bringing it
up from their stomachs. (No it is not gross it is mother nature -.-)
Quote:
This hungry young pup is licking the mouth as the adult wolf, asking to be fed (picture 5)
Playful to Attack
Since wolves are fierce hunters, sometimes this fierceness carries
over into pack life. Wolves may snarl or fight with each other
Fighting can be upsetting to all the wolves in a pack. However,
playing helps to relieve tension for both the pups and the adults.
It also keeps the wolves friendly with one another and reinforces the
bonds within a pack. Pups often roll and tumble in the grass, playfully
biting each other. They might hide behind a bush, run and pounce on each
other, and wrestle on the ground. That is how pups play, but they are also learning
to stalk, chase, and bite-important skills that they will need in order to be hunters.When the pups play, not only are they practicing hunting skills, they also are learning some of the many ways in which wolves communicate with one another.
Quote:
These pups play while the older members of the pack are out hunting AND SOMEHOW NOT ESCAPING! X3 (picture 6)
Howls, and body motion
Wolves communicate to show affection to warn of danger, to keep other wolves out of their territory and to signl when a hunt will begin. One way wolves communicate is through vocalization (vocal-i-zation), such as howls, barks, snarls, and whimpers. Wolves whimper and whine when they GREET ONE ANOTHER, and WANT TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS. I said that in capital because alot of people think that when wolves' whimper that means its sad or getting hurt. When a wolf growls or snarls, it is showing that it is angry.
Each wolf has its own distinct howl. When it is separated from the wolf pack, a wolf will howl to find the pack. Sometimes a pack of wolves will howl together to announce the[size=][/size]ir presence and warn other wolf packs to stay away from their territory.
Quote:
Of all the vocalizations wolves make, the howl is the only one that can be heard over a great distance- Up to 10 miles away. Amazing right?(picture 7)
Hunting_2-Food
Wolves usually hunt large hoofed mammals, such as
deer, elk, caribou, deer, and moose. Because these animals are much larger than they are, the whole pack handles the prey. As a group, the wolves have more strength, and their chances of catching prey are increased. During the summer, a hunt usually begins at nightfall and can last up til morning. One wolf is left behind to be the "pup-sitter" and care for the pups. The rest of the pack heads out to hunt. The first task is to find the prey. The pack, often led by the alpha female, moves quietly through the forest. The wolves keep their noses to the ground or up high to find the animal. If they go to fast or the animal hears the wolf, it will run away. And if the wolf get defeated by the animal, they will find a sick, dead, weaken, and/or other animal.
Quote:
This is a bull caribou, a favorite meal for the wolves (picture
Why Wolves are Endangered
Wolves are endangered (In-danger-ed) because many forests have been cut down, leading to no food for wolves. And if their prey or pack is hunted/dead, that means more and more wolves die. It is sad, but its what it is. Its been cut down because of stuff in store like paper and meat. Paper from trees and meat from caribou, elk, moose, deer, and possibly wolves. But there was a wolf program starting in 1995. It was from yellowstone park, where wolves can live freely as they want. And they were free to explore!
Quote:
Biologists (bio-logists) made sure that the wolves they captured were healthy. They checked them for any signs of illness or injury. (picture 9)
Facts about wolves:
Wolves can weigh up to 200lbs
Don't panic or run away from wolves, because they will think your prey
Mostly, wolves don't attack humans in America.
Hope you like and howl on
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4th March 2015, 08:26 PM
StormWolfX3 wrote on 24th February 2015 09:55 PM:
Wolves
On a warm September evening, a lone wolf moves
quietly through the forest. It hears a chorus of howls-the pack calling. The wolf answers
with a howl of its own. Then it takes off running. In a few minutes, it will join the rest of its pack, and the hunt will continue. At one time, gray wolves roamed freely throughout North America. But as more and more cities began to replace forests, the wolves' habitat became smaller and smaller. Their populations became so low that they were considered to be endangered animals, close to dying off altogether. Great efforts are being made to save these wolves
from extinction and to educate people about these beautiful,
yet highly misunderstood, animals.
Quote:
Even though this nimble hunter is called a gray wolf, its fur can be gray, white, brown, or black (1st picture)
The Truth of Wolves
Many people have gotten the wrong idea about wolves from stories they have read. In folktales, wolves are shown as evil, tricky villains who prey on children. But unlike the wolves in folktales, real wolves are shy and stay away from people. There are no known cases of a healthy, wild wolf ever attacking a human in North America.
Folktales hardly ever show the wolves' beauty and strength. Wolves are carnivores, that are well built for hunting. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to find food in the wild.
Quote:
Classic folktales such as "Little Red Riding Hood" portray the wolf in a negative way. (picture 2)
Hunting_1- Running
Their long, strong legs and wide paws enable them to run very fast.
Their long, sharp teeth help them to catch, hold on to, and eat their prey.
But wolves are more than hunters. They are also loyal and affectionate. To
Appreciate the truth about wolves, it is important to understand
How they live in family units called packs.
Quote:
You may not think of wolves as dogs, but they are very close relatives.
Wolves are the largest members of the canine family.
Wolf Families
Wolf packs usually have between six and eight wolves, but some packs have as many as 30. The pack is a very tightly knit family group. Wolf packs have one male
and female who are the leaders.
Wolves usually fight to be leader.
They are known as the alpha male and female. These two wolves rule the pack and keep order. This is important to the pack's survival. In order to hunt successfully and survive, wolves must work together. Fight among wolves only weaken the pack.
Each pack has its own territory that protects from other wolves or predators. Members of the pack spray their scent on trees, bushes, rocks, and more around the edges of
and within their territory so that other wolves know to keep away. Members of the pack travel and hunt together. They protect their territory and raise their young pups together.
Quote:
♥Wolves enjoy the company of other pack members and show one another affection(picture 3)
Wolf-pup Caring
While there may be many male and female wolves within a pack, only the alpha
male and his female mate have pups. When the pups are born, they are cared for by
the alpha male and female. Later, the entire pack cares from them.
Usually pups do not explore until its been 3 weeks.
In the spring, the alpha female creates a den. Here she will give
birth to her pups. When they are born, they are blind and deaf,
and have very little fur. They need to stay close to their mother
to keep warm.
Quote:
There are usually five or six pups in a litter. When they are born,
the pups weigh only about a pound(picture 4)
Pups first start
The pups nurse on their mother's milk during the first month.
When the pups are two weeks old, their eyes open. At three weeks old, they begin
to hear, stand, and walk. They also leave the den and meet the rest of the pack
for the first time. The entire pack looks after the pups. They protect them from hawks, eagles, or other predators that might attack them. They feed the little pups
by regurgitating food- or bringing it
up from their stomachs. (No it is not gross it is mother nature -.-)
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This hungry young pup is licking the mouth as the adult wolf, asking to be fed (picture 5)
Playful to Attack
Since wolves are fierce hunters, sometimes this fierceness carries
over into pack life. Wolves may snarl or fight with each other
Fighting can be upsetting to all the wolves in a pack. However,
playing helps to relieve tension for both the pups and the adults.
It also keeps the wolves friendly with one another and reinforces the
bonds within a pack. Pups often roll and tumble in the grass, playfully
biting each other. They might hide behind a bush, run and pounce on each
other, and wrestle on the ground. That is how pups play, but they are also learning
to stalk, chase, and bite-important skills that they will need in order to be hunters.When the pups play, not only are they practicing hunting skills, they also are learning some of the many ways in which wolves communicate with one another.
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These pups play while the older members of the pack are out hunting AND SOMEHOW NOT ESCAPING! X3 (picture 6)
Howls, and body motion
Wolves communicate to show affection to warn of danger, to keep other wolves out of their territory and to signl when a hunt will begin. One way wolves communicate is through vocalization (vocal-i-zation), such as howls, barks, snarls, and whimpers. Wolves whimper and whine when they GREET ONE ANOTHER, and WANT TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS. I said that in capital because alot of people think that when wolves' whimper that means its sad or getting hurt. When a wolf growls or snarls, it is showing that it is angry.
Each wolf has its own distinct howl. When it is separated from the wolf pack, a wolf will howl to find the pack. Sometimes a pack of wolves will howl together to announce the[size=][/size]ir presence and warn other wolf packs to stay away from their territory.
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Of all the vocalizations wolves make, the howl is the only one that can be heard over a great distance- Up to 10 miles away. Amazing right?(picture 7)
Hunting_2-Food
Wolves usually hunt large hoofed mammals, such as
deer, elk, caribou, deer, and moose. Because these animals are much larger than they are, the whole pack handles the prey. As a group, the wolves have more strength, and their chances of catching prey are increased. During the summer, a hunt usually begins at nightfall and can last up til morning. One wolf is left behind to be the "pup-sitter" and care for the pups. The rest of the pack heads out to hunt. The first task is to find the prey. The pack, often led by the alpha female, moves quietly through the forest. The wolves keep their noses to the ground or up high to find the animal. If they go to fast or the animal hears the wolf, it will run away. And if the wolf get defeated by the animal, they will find a sick, dead, weaken, and/or other animal.
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This is a bull caribou, a favorite meal for the wolves (picture
Why Wolves are Endangered
Wolves are endangered (In-danger-ed) because many forests have been cut down, leading to no food for wolves. And if their prey or pack is hunted/dead, that means more and more wolves die. It is sad, but its what it is. Its been cut down because of stuff in store like paper and meat. Paper from trees and meat from caribou, elk, moose, deer, and possibly wolves. But there was a wolf program starting in 1995. It was from yellowstone park, where wolves can live freely as they want. And they were free to explore!
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Biologists (bio-logists) made sure that the wolves they captured were healthy. They checked them for any signs of illness or injury. (picture 9)
Facts about wolves:
Wolves can weigh up to 200lbs
Don't panic or run away from wolves, because they will think your prey
Mostly, wolves don't attack humans in America.
Hope you like and howl on!
On a warm September evening, a lone wolf moves
quietly through the forest. It hears a chorus of howls-the pack calling. The wolf answers
with a howl of its own. Then it takes off running. In a few minutes, it will join the rest of its pack, and the hunt will continue. At one time, gray wolves roamed freely throughout North America. But as more and more cities began to replace forests, the wolves' habitat became smaller and smaller. Their populations became so low that they were considered to be endangered animals, close to dying off altogether. Great efforts are being made to save these wolves
from extinction and to educate people about these beautiful,
yet highly misunderstood, animals.
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Even though this nimble hunter is called a gray wolf, its fur can be gray, white, brown, or black (1st picture)
The Truth of Wolves
Many people have gotten the wrong idea about wolves from stories they have read. In folktales, wolves are shown as evil, tricky villains who prey on children. But unlike the wolves in folktales, real wolves are shy and stay away from people. There are no known cases of a healthy, wild wolf ever attacking a human in North America.
Folktales hardly ever show the wolves' beauty and strength. Wolves are carnivores, that are well built for hunting. Their excellent sense of smell helps them to find food in the wild.
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Classic folktales such as "Little Red Riding Hood" portray the wolf in a negative way. (picture 2)
Hunting_1- Running
Their long, strong legs and wide paws enable them to run very fast.
Their long, sharp teeth help them to catch, hold on to, and eat their prey.
But wolves are more than hunters. They are also loyal and affectionate. To
Appreciate the truth about wolves, it is important to understand
How they live in family units called packs.
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You may not think of wolves as dogs, but they are very close relatives.
Wolves are the largest members of the canine family.
Wolf Families
Wolf packs usually have between six and eight wolves, but some packs have as many as 30. The pack is a very tightly knit family group. Wolf packs have one male
and female who are the leaders.
Wolves usually fight to be leader.
They are known as the alpha male and female. These two wolves rule the pack and keep order. This is important to the pack's survival. In order to hunt successfully and survive, wolves must work together. Fight among wolves only weaken the pack.
Each pack has its own territory that protects from other wolves or predators. Members of the pack spray their scent on trees, bushes, rocks, and more around the edges of
and within their territory so that other wolves know to keep away. Members of the pack travel and hunt together. They protect their territory and raise their young pups together.
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♥Wolves enjoy the company of other pack members and show one another affection(picture 3)
Wolf-pup Caring
While there may be many male and female wolves within a pack, only the alpha
male and his female mate have pups. When the pups are born, they are cared for by
the alpha male and female. Later, the entire pack cares from them.
Usually pups do not explore until its been 3 weeks.
In the spring, the alpha female creates a den. Here she will give
birth to her pups. When they are born, they are blind and deaf,
and have very little fur. They need to stay close to their mother
to keep warm.
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There are usually five or six pups in a litter. When they are born,
the pups weigh only about a pound(picture 4)
Pups first start
The pups nurse on their mother's milk during the first month.
When the pups are two weeks old, their eyes open. At three weeks old, they begin
to hear, stand, and walk. They also leave the den and meet the rest of the pack
for the first time. The entire pack looks after the pups. They protect them from hawks, eagles, or other predators that might attack them. They feed the little pups
by regurgitating food- or bringing it
up from their stomachs. (No it is not gross it is mother nature -.-)
Quote:
This hungry young pup is licking the mouth as the adult wolf, asking to be fed (picture 5)
Playful to Attack
Since wolves are fierce hunters, sometimes this fierceness carries
over into pack life. Wolves may snarl or fight with each other
Fighting can be upsetting to all the wolves in a pack. However,
playing helps to relieve tension for both the pups and the adults.
It also keeps the wolves friendly with one another and reinforces the
bonds within a pack. Pups often roll and tumble in the grass, playfully
biting each other. They might hide behind a bush, run and pounce on each
other, and wrestle on the ground. That is how pups play, but they are also learning
to stalk, chase, and bite-important skills that they will need in order to be hunters.When the pups play, not only are they practicing hunting skills, they also are learning some of the many ways in which wolves communicate with one another.
Quote:
These pups play while the older members of the pack are out hunting AND SOMEHOW NOT ESCAPING! X3 (picture 6)
Howls, and body motion
Wolves communicate to show affection to warn of danger, to keep other wolves out of their territory and to signl when a hunt will begin. One way wolves communicate is through vocalization (vocal-i-zation), such as howls, barks, snarls, and whimpers. Wolves whimper and whine when they GREET ONE ANOTHER, and WANT TO SHOW FRIENDLINESS. I said that in capital because alot of people think that when wolves' whimper that means its sad or getting hurt. When a wolf growls or snarls, it is showing that it is angry.
Each wolf has its own distinct howl. When it is separated from the wolf pack, a wolf will howl to find the pack. Sometimes a pack of wolves will howl together to announce the[size=][/size]ir presence and warn other wolf packs to stay away from their territory.
Quote:
Of all the vocalizations wolves make, the howl is the only one that can be heard over a great distance- Up to 10 miles away. Amazing right?(picture 7)
Hunting_2-Food
Wolves usually hunt large hoofed mammals, such as
deer, elk, caribou, deer, and moose. Because these animals are much larger than they are, the whole pack handles the prey. As a group, the wolves have more strength, and their chances of catching prey are increased. During the summer, a hunt usually begins at nightfall and can last up til morning. One wolf is left behind to be the "pup-sitter" and care for the pups. The rest of the pack heads out to hunt. The first task is to find the prey. The pack, often led by the alpha female, moves quietly through the forest. The wolves keep their noses to the ground or up high to find the animal. If they go to fast or the animal hears the wolf, it will run away. And if the wolf get defeated by the animal, they will find a sick, dead, weaken, and/or other animal.
Quote:
This is a bull caribou, a favorite meal for the wolves (picture
Why Wolves are Endangered
Wolves are endangered (In-danger-ed) because many forests have been cut down, leading to no food for wolves. And if their prey or pack is hunted/dead, that means more and more wolves die. It is sad, but its what it is. Its been cut down because of stuff in store like paper and meat. Paper from trees and meat from caribou, elk, moose, deer, and possibly wolves. But there was a wolf program starting in 1995. It was from yellowstone park, where wolves can live freely as they want. And they were free to explore!
Quote:
Biologists (bio-logists) made sure that the wolves they captured were healthy. They checked them for any signs of illness or injury. (picture 9)
Facts about wolves:
Wolves can weigh up to 200lbs
Don't panic or run away from wolves, because they will think your prey
Mostly, wolves don't attack humans in America.
Hope you like and howl on!
Thanks for the information! I love wolves, and I want them to be aafe! +1
