Grey wolf
Canis lupus
Classe
Ordre
Famille
Statut UICN
The grey wolf is part of a social hierarchy called a pack. Wolves count on each other for their survival. Together, they can take on large preys, like moose.
Reproduction
The female is sexually mature at 2 and the male at 2 or 3 years of age. Mating occurs between February and March. The 5-7 pups are born between April and May after a gestation period of about 9 weeks, and are weaned after 5-8 weeks.
Alimentation
Carnivorous, feeding on large herbivorous mammals, but also on rodents, hares, birds, insects, small fruit and occasionally fish.
Prédateurs
Cougar and bear can attack young, old or sick animals.
Longévité
Up to 10 years in the wild. Around 12-13 years in captivity.
Parc des sentiers de la nature
Northern elk
Canadian cow
Texas longhorn
Domestic hen
American black bear
Moose
Domestic goose
Snow goose
Domestic pig
Black-tailed prairie dog
Domestic horse
White-tailed deer
Caribou
Musk ox
Plains bison
Canada goose
