WOLVES

By: Daisja

Table of Contents

1 How do wolves communication? 2 Wolves have an undeserved reputation?3 How much do they eat?4 Where do wolves live?5 How many are in the world?6 How long do they live?7 How do wolves travel?8 Why animals are related?9 How their body made?

How do wolves communicate?

Wolves from different places may howl in different ways. The howls of European wolves are much louder than North American wolves.

Wolves undeserved reputation?

They have a long history of been hunted by humans because they kill their farm animals.

How much do wolves eat?

Wolves eat both large size prey such as moose and bison, and medium sized prey like deer and sheep.

Where do wolves live?

Wolves are now extinct in much of Western Europe, Mexico and much of the USA. In modern times, wolves are mostly in Canada, Alaska, Europe, and Asia.

How many wolves are in the world?

Wolf population declined in the 1970s and numbered only 100 by 1973 in the United States.

How long do wolves live?

The lifespan of wolves differ based on the breed. Wild wolves can live for up to twelve years, while wolves in captivity have live for over sixteen years. The record lifespan of a wolf is twenty years.

How do wolves travel?

The average wolf pack consists of a family of five to eleven animals. This includes one to two adults, three to six juveniles, and one to three yearlings.

What animals are wolves related to?

The wolves biological family are mammals that includes domestic wolves, dogs, foxes, jackals, and coyotes.

How are wolves bodies made?

Wolves are the largest member of its family, with males averaging forty three to forty five kg ninety five to ninety nine lbs, and females 36 to 38. 5 kg 79 to 85 lbs. Compared to equally sized dogs, wolves tend to have 20% larger skulls and 10% bigger brains.

Glossary

Captivity- Held under control.Extinct- No longer existing.Howling- Sounds wolves make to communicate with each other.Juveniles- Pup or young wolf.Prey- An animal taken as food.Population- The total of individuals occupying an area.Yearlings- An animal one year old or in the second year of its age.

Index

Biological family page 9Captivity page 6Juveniles page 7Howling page 1Prey page 3Population page 5Yearlings page 7

About the Author

My name is Daisja. I am in 3th grade. I go to Shades Mountain Elementary School. I am in Mrs. Marchant’s class. My favorite hobby is play on the basketball team.

Why did I write this book?

I wrote this book because I wanted to learn more about wolves.