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WF1 |
The wolf is the largest in
the wild canine family. |
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WF2 |
The "Alpha" wolf is the highest
ranking individual within the dominance hierarchy. |
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WF3 |
Wolves are territorial and defend their
territory through vocalizations and scent marking. |
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WF4 |
The wolf has extremely powerful jaws capable
of generating 1,500 psi pressure |
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WF5 |
Wolves have a vast communication repertoire
including scent marks, vocalizations, visual displays,
facial and body postures and rituals. |
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WF6 |
The wolf is an ultimate predator at the
top of the food chain. |
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WF7 |
The wolf has one of the widest ranges of
size, shape and color of any mammal in North America.
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WF8 |
The wolf is opportunistic and will attempt
to catch the easiest and most vulnerable animal. |
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WF9 |
If necessary, wolves will attack other wolf
intruders to protect their territory. |
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WF10 |
Wolves communicate with each other more
by harmony and integration rather than by aggression and
submission. |
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WF11 |
In chases, the wolf can achieve estimated
speeds of between 28 and 40 miles per hour for up to 20
minutes. |
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WF12 |
The wolf's sense of smell is more than 100
times greater than a human. |
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WF13 |
Wolf pups are born in April and May. |
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WF14 |
The wolf uses facial display in ritual aggression,
dominance, submission or fear. |
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WF15 |
The color of a wolf's pelt can be anywhere
from white to black. |
