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Timber Wolves - Breeding and Reproduction
Timber Wolves may be the most loyal and faithful mates in the animal kingdom. When Wolves mate, they stay together for life, sometimes never taking another partner, even if the other one dies. Wolves mate February-March, and after a gestation of 63 days, a litter of 1-11 pups are born April-June. Timber Wolves - Care of Young
The Timber Wolf only uses a shelter as a maternity den. During a blizzard, it will curl its tail over its paws and nose and wait for the snow to completely cover its entire body. The snow acts as an insulator from the cold. Once a den has been established, the Wolf often returns to the same one annually. All members of the pack help to care for the young. At three weeks, pups emerge from the den to explore the world, but only a small bit because they still remain nearby the den and are always guarded carefully by an adult. At about two months the pups are mock-fighting and wrestling with each other as they practice their hunting skills. By late summer, they will be hunting with the adults.
Life Span: The Timber Wolf lives for 10-18 years. Humans are its only dangerous predator.
Timber Wolves - Diet
Wolves are sometimes pictured chasing down their prey in a big pack, but in reality they have to be strategic hunters. They can sprint over short distances at about 30 mph (50 km/h), but if they cannot capture running prey within about 1,000 yards (meters), they usually abandon their attempt. The pack will often break up into small groups and spread out over the terrain. Some of the Wolves will then circle around the prey, chasing it into the other group of pack members that have been waiting silently in ambush. The hunt usually takes place at night and the Wolf preys mainly upon large mammals, including deer, Caribou and even giant Moose, but they will also eat berries, birds, fish, and insects. Timber Wolves need about 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of food per day, but they can go for two weeks or more without food.
Timber Wolves - Informational Links
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Arctic Wolves and Their Prey - Essay and photo gallery on arctic Wolves and their prey by a widely recognized expert.
Boomer Wolf Web Site - Basic facts and information about Wolves and other predators.
Canis lupus lycaon (Gray Wolf) - History of the species and its distribution.
Eastern Timber Wolf - Information on the species and its status in Illinois.
Eastern Timber Wolf Education - Learn more about the species habitat, status, and ways to help.
Kamloops Wildlife Park: Timber Wolf - Information on Timber Wolves.
Links to Wolf Related Sites - Links to articles and information about the Wolf.
Observation of Timber Wolf Behavior - By Christine Noestler and Andrea Krettek in the framework of the course "Introduction into the Observation of Zoo Animals."
Spirit of the Wolf - Learn all about Wolves, how to protect them, find out about myths, view photographs, and buy Wolf items.
The Timber Wolf in Wisconsin - Information on the book "The Death and Life of a Majestic Predator" by Richard P. Thiel.
Timber Wolf - Description of the Timber Wolf, habitat, diet, breeding biology, distribution, history in Wisconsin, and misconceptions and controversies.
Timber Wolf Overview - Description, habits, food, breeding biology, distribution, and current status.
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Wild Animal Watch: Wolves - Learn how Wolves live and survive, read journal entries from field biologists, read an interview with a wildlife veterinarian, and learn why Wolves are afraid of humans.
Wild Wolves - Discover the ancient connection between dogs and Wolves at this web site.
Wildlife Species: Canis lupus - Distribution and occurrence, biological data and habitat requirements, and other valuable information.
Wolf Country - Wolf sanctuary in Ohio with information on Wolf communication, pups, the pack, and why Wolves are endangered.
Wolf Hybrids - Information on Wolf Hybrids.
Wolf Links - Links to Wolf related sites.
Wolf Pictures - Wolves of the wild thumbnail images.
Wolf Source - Guide to Wolf biology, conservation, activism, and other resources.
Wolf Web - Wolf information, tales, pictures, and games.
Wolves (Canis lupus) - History, description, distribution, and other information on Wolves.
Wolves of the World - Social behavior, habitat, breeding, and endangerment of Gray, Red, Mexican Gray, Maned, and Arctic Wolves.
Wolves Online - Personal home page with Wolf history and facts. Conservation is stressed.
Wolves Ontario! - News, facts, resources, and advocacy about Wolves in Ontario.
Timber Wolves - Other Timber Wolves sites
Gray Wolves - Gray Wolves, also called Timber, are the largest members of the canid family. They were once widely spread on the vast territories of the Northern hemisphere. Yet, human impact and habitat reduction have played a deadly role on the species. Nowadays, the Gray Wolf is considered endangered in some areas of the United States.
Gray Wolves have always been associated with courage and perfect hunting skills. They also were the synonym of wilderness and the spirit of freedom. The Gray Wolf is a predator that is equipped with necessary strength and senses to pursue prey. It has long strong legs, a narrow chest, and a thick fur. The fur varies in color from black to pure white. Grizzled coat is more common in the Gray Wolf.
Arctic Wolves - Arctic wolves are but the safest mammals on earth, largely because they live in the most inhospitable regions of the planet. They are mostly concentrated in North America, (mostly along its polar edge), and in Greenland, where few humans adventured throughout history. However, some species can be found in Wood Buffalo National Park, Canada. Arctic Wolves (Canis Lupus Arctos) are in many ways similar to their Grey cousins, which can be found almost all the way across the western hemisphere.
Because Arctic wolves haven’t dealt with humans so much as their gray counterparts have, they react in a specific way, should a human appear within their range. While most grey wolves seek safety either in attack or in flight, an Arctic wolf may simply stand still and stare. This can even contribute to establishing long-term contacts with animals and befriending them. Thus, David Mech, senior research scientist of the Biological Resources Division, managed to spend several summers in a company of Arctic Wolves. He even had his boots unlaced by one of them.
