SPECIES
Gray wolf
Canis lupus
A wolf pack is a family unit whose members hunt, care for young and communicate across wide territories.
For a wolf, family can be a survival strategy. Packs raise young together and may work together when hunting larger prey.
How big is a gray wolf?
87–130 cm
What does a gray wolf eat?
large mammals and smaller prey
Where does a gray wolf live?
North America and Eurasia
The pack as a family
Wolf packs often include a breeding pair and their offspring, which cooperate in raising pups.
From tundra to woodland
Gray wolves occupy parts of northern North America and Eurasia in habitats as different as tundra, forest and grassland.
Different regions, different stories
Populations vary widely by region; records from one country do not establish conditions across the species.
Sources
Records of where it has been seen come live from GBIF; observed interactions from GloBI. Draft — not yet reviewed by a person.