Wolf
📸 Photo by Anthony Sebbo on Unsplash
Howl rolls over the treetops: the grey wolf roams from Yukon forests to Spanish sierras, leading disciplined packs that can outrun elk. Keen scent, tight teamwork and family bonds keep prey fit—yet spark controversy where herds and ranchlands meet.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Forest
Diet:Carnivore
Continents:North America, Europe, Asia
Size:60–90 cm at the shoulder
Weight:20–80 kg
Activity:Nocturnal
Social behavior:Pack
Lifespan:10–14 years in the wild