wolf

The wolf, an iconic predator with a rich history and cultural significance, is a key player in many ecosystems. This fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the wolf's biology and ecology and highlights the importance of protecting its habitats and living harmoniously with humans.

105 to 160 cm in body length and 25 to 80 kg – that's what a grown wolf can reach. As a carnivore, the wolf mostly eats wild animals such as deer, elk, and wild boars. Its life expectancy is up to 13 years.

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Profile: wolf

  • Scientific classification

    • Class: Mammalia (mammals)
    • Order: Carnivora (predators)
    • Family: Canidae (dogs)
    • Genus: Canis
    • Species: C. lupus (wolf)

  • Physical characteristics

    • Size: Body length from 105-160 cm
    • Shoulder height: 66-81 cm
    • Weight: 25-80 kg, depending on gender and region
    • Special features: Powerful physique, long legs, broad skull, dense fur in shades of grey, brown or black.

  • Habitat and distribution

    • Common regions: North America, Eurasia, parts of North Africa
    • Habitat: Diverse, from forests to tundra to grasslands and mountains; prefers remote areas with adequate cover and prey.
    • Adaptability: High, can live in different habitats as long as there is enough food.

  • Nutrition

    • Diet: Carnivore
    • Typical food: Mostly wild animals such as deer, elk, wild boar; occasionally also small animals, carrion and plant material.

  • Reproduction and lifestyle

    • Mating season: late winter to spring
    • Gestation period: Approx. 63 days
    • Litter size: Average 4-6 puppies
    • Social structure: Lives in family groups, called packs, which have a complex social structure and hierarchy.

  • Lifespan and protection status

    • Life expectancy: Up to 13 years in the wild
    • Endangered status: Varies by region; threatened by habitat loss, hunting and conflict with livestock farmers.
    • Conservation measures: International and national conservation programs, creation of protected areas and conflict management.

  • Tracks and footprints

    • The wolf (Canis lupus) leaves a large, elongated footprint with four toes and strong claw marks – significantly larger than that of a fox.
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  • This Is How Big Wolves Really Are

    • European Wolf: 100 × 112 cm
    • Wolf: 97 × 90 cm

    Dimensions of the life-size cutouts (width × height), printed at a 1:1 scale.

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