What do they look like?
These wolves are grey or brown, but can be so light they are almost white, or so dark that they are almost black. Their tummies and throats are lighter than their back and legs. They are not as tall as a 6 year old child, but close.
Where do they live?
Wolves live in the cold northern parts of Europe and America, near to and around the Arctic. They can inhabit frozen lands, grasslands, woods and forests. Wolves are happy in almost any type of country (except desert) as long as there is food!
How long do they live?
Normally, wolves in the wild would be old at ten years. In zoos or parks, they can live to be up to twenty years old.
What do they eat?
Wolves eat small or large animals. They will work together to track down and kill deer or moose, and they will also eat beavers, baby foxes or even rabbits or cats. They are carnivores which means they live mainly on meat.
How do they live?
Wolves live together in family groups of up to twenty animals. They are all very fond of each other, and protect one another if attacked. They work together to hunt and kill food. One wolf is the leader, and this is usually a mother wolf. She rules the rest of the pack.
What about babies?
Mummy wolves are pregnant for nine weeks. They may have two or more pups, but not usually more than nine. Once the puppies are large enough to run properly, they will leave their mum and are looked after by the whole pack.
