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Fun Fact about Wolves!
1. True love
Once a wolf has found a mate, they
tend to stay together for better or
worse, through sickness and health,
often until death due them part.
Of course it is typically only the alpha
male and female that breed, leaving
the rest of the adult pack members to
help rear the young and ensure their
survival.
2. Wolves will die for each other
In addition to a trend toward monogamy, wolves develop such
strong social bonds for their family and other loved ones, they have
been known to sacrifice themselves for the survival of the pack /
family unit. Move over Romeo and Juliet!
3. It’s all in the howl
Perhaps the most well known characteristic of the grey wolf
is its penetrating, hauntingly beautiful howl. This is a
primary communication tool, both between lone wolves and
their pack, as well as between packs. When it comes to
territory, inter-pack howling will determine the size and
strength of different pack, often determining weather or not
to attack or retreat.
4. Wolves are as long as really tall
people – but much faster
While the average length of female
wolves is 4.5 to 6 feet from nose to
tail, males can grow up to 6.5 feet
in length. This is partly why they
can sprint at speeds of 36 to 38
miles per hour for short distances,
though unless they are on the
chase they tend to cruise at a more
leisurely pace of about 5 mph.
5. Marathon runners
Although the above-noted speed is not super fast for a top predator (a
cheetah can travel at up to 75 mph in short bursts), wolves are ultra
marathon endurance hunters. They have been known to track and
trace their prey for hours well into the night. And they have the added
bonus of a high IQ and excellent sense of hearing and smell, all of
which they put to good use in rounding up their next meal.
6. ‘Wolfing’ it down
Wolves can eat a huge amount, as much as 9 kg, in
one sitting, thus the saying. The alpha male is
first to eat and will devour the most meat out of
the pack, followed by other pack members and
or other scavengers. Although this is partly to
blame for their bad reputation, it is really a
survival tactic, as they never know when their
next meal will be and often it is days before they
eat again.