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Topic: Gray Wolf
Topic: Gray Wolf
Topic:
Gray Wolf
The scientific
name of Gray
wolf is "canis
lupus"
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Self introduction
• Passive submission
Body language:
• Scent marking https://
www.livingwithwolves.org/
• Pheromones
about-wolves/language/
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Vocalization:
• Howling
• Barking
• Whimpering
• Growling
https://www.livingwithwolves.org/
about-wolves/language/
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Foraging:
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Hunting-by-pack-of-gray-wolves-This-
figure-is-available-in-colour-online-at_fig3_326280824
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Hormonal effect on
agressive behavior:
https://www.quora.com/Can-a-Great-
Dane-kill-a-wolf
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Reproduction:
• The dominant pair in a gray wolf pack are
only members that breed.
• Monogamous.
• Breeding season occurs between the
month of January and april.
• In north american populations wolves
mostly start breeding at two years of
age,but in some areas, female wolves do
not normally breed until four years of age
• They Produce a wolf litter once a year
averages 5to6 pups (baby wolves). https://www.pngwing.com/en/free-png-dxjzm
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References:
• https://wolf.org/wolf-info/basic-wolf-info/biology-and-behavior/communication/#:~:
• https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Gray-Wolf#:~:
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28143722/#
• https://ielc.libguides.com
Video Link:
https://youtu.be/YXMo5w9aMNs