The gray wolf is the largest wild member of the dog family and one of the most ecologically impactful predators on Earth. Wolves hunt in cooperative family packs led by a breeding pair, capable of taking down prey many times their size. The reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 famously triggered a ‘trophic cascade,’ transforming vegetation, river courses, and dozens of species through restored predator pressure.
About the Wolf
Canis lupus
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The 1995 reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone changed the course of rivers by reducing overgrazing near waterways — a trophic cascade.
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Wolves can travel up to 70 km in a single day when following prey.
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A wolf's howl can be heard up to 16 km away in open terrain.
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Wolf packs typically consist of a mated pair and their offspring over several years, not unrelated individuals fighting for dominance.
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Wolves were the first animals domesticated by humans, with dogs diverging from wolves at least 15,000 years ago.
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Boreal Forest
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