grey wolves

Howling forest carnivores

Grey wolves are large wild canines native to North America, Europe, and Asia—the largest members of the dog family.

They live and hunt in packs with complex social hierarchies.

Once widespread, they were nearly exterminated in many regions and remain controversial where reintroduction efforts conflict with ranching interests.

Also spelled *gray wolves*.

Related

alpha · predator · hunting · coyote · tail · howling · full moon · territory · animals · canid · wild dogs · chase · werewolf · jaw · social bonds · keystone species · Yellowstone National Park · pack mentality

Opposites
domestication status

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Small dogs for holding

toy poodles · Chihuahuas · pugs · golden retrievers · companion animals

predator-prey relationship

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Large North American cervid

deer · moose · caribou · bison · rabbits

ecological role as apex predator

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Fauna consuming only plants

grazers · grass · vegetation

Family

grey, wolves, gray, greys, grays, greyed, grayed, greying, graying

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G