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WOLVES AND THEIR PUPS
By: Ashley Griffey
WOLFIE
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Wolf Pups
Pack Life
Habitat/Niche
Night Sounds
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final quiz at the end though!”
Teacher Resources
Video
QUIZ
PACK LIFE
Pack- -a social group of wolves that consists of the adult parents and their offspring of around 2-3 years of age
- The adult wolves are usually unrelated
- Sometimes, other non-related wolves will join the pack.
PACK LIFE
The average pack consists of 5-11 wolves:
1-2 adults
3-6 younger wolves
1-3 puppies
PACK LIFE
-The leader of the pack is called the “Alpha Wolf”
- He uses physical force to enforce dominance within the pack.
-There are usually two alphas in the pack, the male and female.
- The second in commands are called the “Beta Wolves” “My dad is the
alpha wolf in my pack.”
PACK LIFE
-Wolves keep the same partner for the rest of their lives.
- Female wolves usually start having puppies when they are 2 years old.
- They will have around 1 litter of puppies per year.
“My mommy and daddy have been
together for a long time.”
Territory
PACK LIFE
-Each pack has its own territory. lives, hunts, and breeds there
-territories could range from 100 sq. miles to 1,000 sq. miles or more
- dependent on these factors prey abundance, nature of the terrain, climate, and
presence of other predators and competitors
PACK LIFE
Questions to think about
Is there an “alpha wolf” in your family? If so, who would that be?
How many “wolves” are in your family’s pack?
PACK LIFE
Summary
The leader of the pack is called the “alpha wolf”
Average pack size consists of 5-11 wolves
Wolves usually keep the same partner for the rest
of their lives
Mommy wolves will have around 1 litter of
puppies per year
Q. 7 Q. 9Q. 5
WOLF PUPS
-Baby wolves are called puppies.
- When mommy wolves are ready to have their pups, they will go to a place that is outside of their pack’s territory.
“I am a puppy. I was born in a den outside of my
packs territory.”
WOLF PUPS
- The average size of a litter is 5- 6 puppies.
- Puppies are born blind and deaf and are covered in short, grayish- brown fur.
- They gain their sight in around 10-13 days.
“I am 3 weeks old, so I am able to see and hear
now.”
WOLF PUPS
-Pups are ready to leave the den at around the age of 3-4 weeks old.
-The whole pack will take turns caring and raising the puppies.
- Other females in the pack help feed the babies, also.
-Males compete to do the babysitting.
WOLF PUPS
-The den that they live in could be a small cave or hole dug out of the ground.
-The den must be big enough for the mother and her puppies to fit in.
“My mother’s den was a small cave and it fit
my mother and 5 siblings.”
WOLF PUPS
10-13 days: eyes open
3 weeks: milk teeth appear; start to explore den
4-5 weeks: short trips outside the den, begin to eat meat 6 weeks: moving up to a mile from the den without an adult wolf
6-8 weeks: puppies are weaned
12 weeks: begin to travel with pack on hunts with adult wolves
15-28 weeks: milk teeth are replaced
7-8 months: begin to hunt with pack
Stages of
Development
WOLF PUPS
Questions to think about
At what age will you be able to go off in the world and get a career and your own place?
WOLF PUPS
Summary
Baby wolves are called puppies
Wolves will go to a place outside of their territory to
have their puppies
The average size of a litter is 5-6 puppies
Puppies are born blind, deaf, and grayish brown
The den they live in could be a small cave or hole
dug out of their ground
Q. 2Q. 1 Q. 8
NIGHT SOUNDS
Crickets
“Click on the link to see the animal
with sound or click on the
speaker to hear the animal.”
Wolves
Owls
Tree Frogs
NIGHT SOUNDS
Crickets
NIGHT SOUNDS
Puppies
NIGHT SOUNDS
Owls
NIGHT SOUNDS
Tree Frogs
NIGHT SOUNDS
Questions to think about
What kind of sounds do you hear at night at your house?
NIGHT SOUNDS
SummaryCrickets
Wolves
Owls
Tree Frogs
Q.3 Q. 4
-Wolves are mammals.
-They are carnivores, which means that they only eat meat.
-Their average life span is 8-10 years.
-They can weigh up to 175 pounds.
HABITAT/ NICHE
HABITAT/ NICHE
-Need wild habitatOne that has not been changed much
by mankind
- Live in and around rugged mountains and forests
- Have lived in all habitats in the Northern Hemisphere except for tropical rainforests
HABITAT/ NICHE
Diet-Wolves usually feed on medium- sized animals such as:
- rabbits, foxes, squirrels, mice, and rodents
-On occasions, wolves have been known to eat some types of fruits:
- Berries and melons
- They can survive up to 2 weeks without food.
“My favorite type of food is fox. I also like to eat
berries.”
HABITAT/ NICHE
Population
-There are an estimated 7,000- 11,200 wolves in Alaska alone
- It is estimated that there are around 5,000 wolves in the lower 48 states.
- Around the world, there are an estimated 200,000 wolves in 57 countries.
“My family happens to
live in Alaska.”
HABITAT/ NICHE
Communication
- Wolves use body language and facial expressions to communicate
Barking- used as a warning from danger
Whimpering- willingness to nurse puppies or to say they give up in a fight or something like that
Growling- used as a warning for intruders
Howling- intended for long distance, keeps pack together, or just for fun
HABITAT/ NICHE
Questions to think about
Is there an “alpha wolf” in your family? If so, who would that be?
How many “wolves” are in your family’s pack?
HABITAT/ NICHE
Summary
Wolves live in and around rugged mountains and
forests
Wolves have lived in all habitats in the Northern
Hemisphere except for tropical rainforests
Q. 6Q. 10
PRACTICE QUIZ
“Test your knowledge of what you have already learned!
Click on the letter that you think best fits the
question!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q.1 How many litters does a female wolf typically have in one year?
ABCD
1
2
0
4
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q.1 How many litters does a female wolf typically have in one year?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q.1 How many litters does a female wolf typically have in one year?
“1. That is
correct! Great Job!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q2. What form of communication is used for growling?
ABCD
Warning for intruders
Willingness to nurse
Warning pack about danger
Keep pack together
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q2. What form of communication is used for growling?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q2. What form of communication is used for growling?
“Warning for intruders.
That is correct!
Great Job!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q3. How many adult wolves are usually in a pack?
ABCD
10-12
5-6
1-2
3-4
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q3. What form of communication is used for growling?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q3. What form of communication is used for growling?
“1-2. That is
correct! Great Job!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q4. What is a pack’s territory?
ABCD
Where it hunts
Where it lives
Where it breeds
All of the above
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q4. What is a pack’s territory?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q4. What is a pack’s territory?
“Where we hunt, live,
and breed. That is
correct! Great Job!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q5. True or False: Wolves are carnivores.
AB
True
False
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q5. True or False: Wolves are carnivores.
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q5. True or False: Wolves are carnivores.
“True. That is
correct! Great Job!”
QUIZ
“These questions are multiple choice. Click on
the letter that best answers the question.”
QUIZ
Q.1 Where do mother wolves have their pups?
ABCD
In a pond
In a pen
In a den
Under a house
QUIZ
Q.1 Where do mother wolves have their pups?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Wolf PupsRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.1 Where do mother wolves have their pups?
“In a den. That is
correct! Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.2 What are the characteristics of newborn puppies?
ABCD
Pinkish- purple and only 3 legsDeaf and blind and grayish brownBlind and hairless
Deaf and yellow
QUIZ
Q.2 What are the characteristics of newborn puppies?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Wolf PupsRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.2 What are the characteristics of newborn puppies?
“Deaf, Blind, and Grayish
Brown. That is
correct! Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.3 Which of these sounds do wolf pups make?
ABCD
QUIZ
Q.3 Which of these sounds do wolf pups make?
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“… Or look back at this section”
Night SoundsRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.3 Which of these sounds do wolf pups make?
“That is correct!
Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.4 What do wolf pups look like?
A
B
C
D
QUIZ
Q.4 What do wolf pups look like?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Night SoundsRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.4 What do wolf pups look like?
“That is correct!
Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.5 What is the leader of the pack called?
ABCD
the captain
the alpha
the beta
the president
QUIZ
Q.5 What is the leader of the pack called?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Pack LifeRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.5 What is the leader of the pack called?
“The “alpha” male or
female. That is correct!
Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.6 Where do wolves typically live?
ABCD
Forests
Arctic areas
Both A and B
None of the above
QUIZ
Q.6 Where do wolves typically live?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Habitat/NicheRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.6 Where do wolves typically live?
“Both A and B. Wolves can be found in a lot
of places but are more commonly found here.
Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.7 How many litters of puppies will a female have in a year?
ABCD
2
4
10
1
QUIZ
Q.7 How many litters of puppies will a female have in a year?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Pack LifeRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.7 How many litters of puppies will a female have in a year?
“1. That’s Correct!
Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.8 What are baby wolves called?
ABCD
kittenspuppieswolflingscubs
“I’ll give you a hint! Dogs are a subspecies of wolves.”
QUIZ
Q.8 What are baby wolves called?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Wolf PupsRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.8 What are baby wolves called?
“Puppies! That’s
Correct!Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.9 How many wolves are usually in a pack?
ABCD
5-11 wolves1-5 wolves20-40 wolves100-120 wolves
“Hint: I have 6 brothers and
sisters. My mother and father are also
part of the pack too!”
QUIZ
Q.9 How many wolves are usually in a pack?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Pack LifeRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.9 How many wolves are usually in a pack?
“5-11 Wolves! That’s
Correct!Great Job!”
QUIZ
Q.10 What is one place a wolf cannot successfully inhabit?
ABC
Rainforest
Arctic
Forest
QUIZ
Q.10 What is one place a wolf cannot successfully inhabit?
“Sorry! Go back and try again!”
“… Or look back at this section”
Habitat/NicheRemember: If you missed a question and want help, you will
need to remember which question you are on so you can come back to this question.
QUIZ
Q.10 What is one place a wolf cannot successfully inhabit?
“Rainforest. That’s
Correct!Great Job!”
QUIZ
“Congratulations! You
have successfully
completed the quiz! ”
AUDIENCE
3rd-5th grade accelerated students
Middle class Rural community
Students who have finished all other work and
need something extra to work on
ENVIRONMENT
Students will either be at a computer station in
class or in a computer lab
Students will be equipped with headphones
The room should be quiet with all other students
finishing other work
All other students should be working on this or
other homework
OBJECTIVES
Given information over wolves and their puppies,
students will be able to identify the different
techniques mother wolves use to take care of their
babies with no less than 90% accuracy.
OBJECTIVES
Given a PowerPoint over wolves and their pups,
students will be able to identify how many wolves
are in a pack, how many partners a wolf will have in
their lifetime, and the hierarchy of different ages of
wolves in a pack with no less than 90% accuracy.
RESOURCES
http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/article.aspx?art_id=66
http://www.wolfcountry.net/information/WolfPup.html
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/wolf/
http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Mammals/Gray-Wolf.aspx
http://www.imagetrail.net/image/6021831/Cute-Wolf-Vector-Illustration.aspx
http://www.owlpages.com/image.php?image=species-Tyto-alba-1
http://allaboutfrogs.org/info/species/redeye.html
http://www.scenicreflections.com/download/285919/Wolf_puppy_Wallpaper/
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