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Post by QueenFoxy on May 28, 2019 9:15:54 GMT -6
25 Amazing Wolf Facts 
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 5, 2019 10:59:04 GMT -6
7. Wolf Pups:
When born, the pups thrive on their mother’s milk. They require around five feeds every day to keep growing. They start to eat regurgitated meat once they are around two weeks old, and this is when their first set of milk teeth begin to show. Once they are eight weeks old, the wolves move on from their mother’s milk for the kill of the pack. For a newborn cub to urinate, it requires a nice little belly massage from its mother, using her warm tongue.
The growth rate of wolf pups is quite fast as they gain close to about three pounds every week for the initial 14 weeks. When they are 15 days old, they get a glimpse of the world through a set of eyes with poor vision. They begin to move around and venture out of their den after three weeks of their birth. They start to tag along with the others only once they are 12 weeks old. This is when they abandon the den completely. ~
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2019 1:25:32 GMT -6
I love all animals but I've always been very fascinated with wolves.
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 6, 2019 5:46:05 GMT -6
This is interesting information about the pups of wolves, Foxy.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 8, 2019 14:51:10 GMT -6
8. Arctic Wolves:
 Some wolves in the Arctic are known to survive for days without eating as they have to travel long distances in the forest in search of food. An arctic wolf has a color like no other. It is white and is unique as it is found scarcely. In some regions, they show variations of yellow and black. Being three feet long, they weigh around 125kg. Some are known to be six feet long. They can live for up to seven years. The wolf is seen as an animal and a great teacher, a pathfinder of some sorts. ~ |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 9, 2019 5:22:22 GMT -6
These are very large and unique wolves.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 9, 2019 9:31:54 GMT -6
And so very beautiful, Rick.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 9, 2019 9:38:39 GMT -6
9. Grey Wolves:  Grey wolves are also called timber wolves. They are in white, black, or brown in color or a combination of the three. Adult wolves have huge feet with a paw print of 13cm long and 10cm wide. Grey wolves do not walk on their feet but their toes. This they share in common with dogs. Their mouths are long and so are their tails. The average ground covered by a grey wolf is around 30 miles a day. They can leap far and wide, covering a large land. These animals are known to have two layers of fur, an undercoat and a top coat. This allows them to survive in extreme temperatures, the coldest being minus 40 degrees Celsius. Their fur is flattened in warmer places to keep them cool. They can also hear packs from around 20 miles away. ~ |
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Post by Vicky G on Jun 10, 2019 5:40:39 GMT -6
These are my favourite wolves, I really do think they are gorgeous and I much prefer them to the white variety.
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 10, 2019 5:43:21 GMT -6
They are amazing animals.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 10, 2019 12:28:20 GMT -6
10. Eating Habits:
The carnivores’ prime prey are goats, beavers, deer and bison. A wolf by itself feasts on smaller animals such as rabbits and squirrels. When in a pack, they can take down animals as large as a yak or moose. In one single sitting, a wolf can chug down 9kg of food. Ranging from domestic animals, small mammals, carrion, small and large ungulates, wolves eat just about anything. ~ |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 11, 2019 6:07:42 GMT -6
9kg is 19.8 pounds of food at one time, wow.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 11, 2019 8:09:27 GMT -6
WOW!! That's a lot of food but I have never seen a picture of a fat one. They use lots of energy.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 11, 2019 8:15:43 GMT -6
11. Royalty:
When a kill has been made, it is customary for the alpha pair to eat first. Due to the irregularities in the availability of food, wolves eat up to one-fifth of their total weight. This is done to account for the missed food. The alpha pair is the oldest members of the troop. Their experience is useful to the pack in every field right from protecting the pack to defending their territory. They also seem to have mastered all the skills of hunting, and this is rewarded with respect from their troop. The pair takes the decisions involving the pack, as the right time to set out on the hunt, to move, etc. Each of the other members is offered inferior roles to that of the alpha pair. Pups under the age of two are not promised a place in the pack. They constantly fight with each in an attempt to find the next top wolf. ~ |
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Post by Vicky G on Jun 11, 2019 8:35:13 GMT -6
The Bushmen of the Kalahari used to operate in a similar fashion too. Survival of the fittest. Fascinating facts Foxy, many thanks for them.  |
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 11, 2019 17:45:13 GMT -6
Sadly, we have not evolved much. We just destroy our prey in a different manner.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 11, 2019 18:15:18 GMT -6
12. Coexistence With Men:
For wolves to coexist with humans, it is important to remove all conflicts that exist with each other. Eskimos are known to hunt a large number of Arctic wolves. Wolves are killed for their skin. The attack of beasts on humans is also not uncommon, with more number of incidents reported in India and its neighboring regions than in any other part of the world. More than 200 attacks were reported in South Asia in 50 years up to 2002. ~ |
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 12, 2019 5:40:49 GMT -6
Our leaders are sadly way more vicious than a wolf pack, with no honor in their violence.
This is a fascinating thread, Foxy.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 12, 2019 8:42:49 GMT -6
I too, am fascinated by wolves, Rick. Beautifil, charming, cunning and smart.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 12, 2019 8:58:27 GMT -6
13. Threats:
The only threat a wolf faces is the one from humans. They are at the top of the food chain and are unstoppable predators. Humans see wolves as a threat and tend to kill them for fear of their lives. Wolves in Britain have been hunted to a point of extinction. Now that wolves are being studied, a deeper understanding of these creatures has been obtained. Rabid wolves are extremely dangerous, and hence, vaccination is done. The Ethiopian wolf is on the verge of extinction. It has been threatened by the spread of diseases by dogs which have been domesticated. A few organizations have been set up to protect these rare wolves. ~ |
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Post by Vicky G on Jun 12, 2019 11:58:09 GMT -6
Yes it's very sad and the next one to disappear off the face of the earth will be the Tiger.
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 13, 2019 6:08:03 GMT -6
I hope sanity somehow overcomes and tigers and wolves will be saved from extinction.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 13, 2019 9:16:01 GMT -6
Me too, Rick. I believe they all play a major role in the ecology of our beautiful planet.
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Post by QueenFoxy on Jun 13, 2019 9:27:02 GMT -6
14. Communication:  Wolves communicate with each through noise, postures and rituals. They also leave indelible scent marks. In order to declare supremacy, dominant wolves look at the others right in the eye. When in the presence of their leader, the wolves lower their tails and bend low as an act of respect. The pack may also howl in some cases. When threatened, an open mouth and clenched teeth signify an angered beast. Being highly territorial creatures, wolves tend to shut out other wolves who do not belong to the pack. When marking their territory, wolves urinate all over the place. Objects over which the stench lingers belong to the territory being marked. The alpha male is usually in charge of things such as these. A wolf’s hearing is 20 times higher than that of a human’s. ~ |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2019 2:12:20 GMT -6
We are the most destructive species on the planet.
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Post by lostineternity99 on Jun 14, 2019 5:45:07 GMT -6
They do have fantastic hearing abilities.
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See you all more tomorrow. Happy Friday/weekend everyone