Curious about Wolves
Quick Wolf Facts
1. Survive in extreme temperatures
They can survive in temperatures as low as -50 and as high as 40 degrees. Some wolves can grow a thicker under coat for winter months.
2. A fox in wolf's clothing
South America’s Maned wolf is in fact not a wolf at all. They are more closely related to a bush dog and look like a fox on stilts.
3. Utilise senses
Wolves communicate through 4 main senses: auditory, olfactory (scent), visual (body language and facial expressions), and touch.
4. More than a howl
Wolves don’t just howl they make a variety of sounds including; whimper,
whine, growl, yelp, snarl, bark (rare)
5. Shy mammals
Wolves are shy and elusive. They use their acute sense of smell to keep away from the presence of humans.
6. They can wolf it down
A wolf can eat up to 9kg in one sitting.
7. Right or left?
Just like humans wolves can have a dominant paw either on the left or right side.
8. More than one way to claim food
Wolves will pee on food they want to claim to stop other wolves eating it.
9. Wolves only take what they need...
Wolves will often go days between meals, the alpha male will always get first pick.
10. Swim miles for a new home
Wolves who leave the pack at around 2-3 years old have have been known to swim miles across lakes to find a new pack and home.