In addition to this trend toward monogamy, wolves develop such strong social bonds with their family and other loved ones that they have been known to sacrifice themselve… See more

Perhaps the gray wolf’s most well-known characteristic is its penetrating, hauntingly beautiful howl. This is a primary communication tool, both between individual w… See more

The average length of female wolves is 4.5 to 6 feet from nose to tail. Meanwhile, males can grow up to 6.5 feet in length! This is partly why they can sprint at speeds of 36 to 38 … See more

Although the above-noted speed is not super fast for a top predator (a cheetah can travel up to 75 mph in short bursts), wolves are ultra-marathon endurance hunters. They have … See more

Wolves can eat a huge amount—as much as 9 kg, in one sitting! Hence the saying, “wolf it down.” The alpha male is first to eat and will devour the most meat out of the pack, follow… See more