Gray Wolf
North American Gray Wolf
The wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, and gray wolves, as popularly understood, comprise wild subspecies. The wolf is the largest extant member of the family Canidae. It is also distinguished from other Canis species by its less pointed ears and muzzle, as well as a shorter torso and a longer tail. The wolf is nonetheless related closely enough to smaller Canis species, such as the coyote and the golden jackal, to produce fertile hybrids with them. The banded fur of a wolf is usually mottled white, brown, gray, and black, although subspecies in the arctic region may be nearly all white. The Gray Wolf's main habitat is in the Big Valley region and Tall Trees North. As carnivores, their diet consists of deer and mountain goats, as well as smaller animals like beavers, and fish. Both gray wolves and timber wolves live in packs consisting of two or more individuals. These packs may consist of up to two dozen members. Wolf packs usually consist of only one breeding pair, their offspring and other wolves with which they may share a family relationship.
Hunting Tips
As wolves often attack in packs, it is recommended that long range weapons like rifles, or a Bow with arrows, are used to wound or kill a wolf. Their meat can be used for food, and their pelts and hearts can be used for crafting.
Geographic Distribution
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