Canis Lupus
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Grey wolves are very intelligent creatures and typically dominate other canid species in areas where they both occur. They have developed the capacity to survive in the most inhospitable of climates.
They are highly territorial animals and generally establish territories far larger than they need to survive, to make sure of a steady supply of prey. Territory size depends largely on the amount of prey available and the age of the pack’s pups, tending to increase in areas with low prey populations. Wolf packs travel constantly in search of prey.
Wolves defend their territories from other packs through a combination of scent marking, direct attacks and howling. Scent marking is used for territorial advertisement, and such markers can last for weeks.
Wolves are such skilled hunters that even a single wolf or mated pair can bring down large prey unaided, a testament to the focus and drive that runs through the whole pack.
A Grey Wolf Hunt Can Be Divided Into Five Stages
Locating prey: The wolves travel in search of prey through their power of scent, chance encounter and tracking. Wolves typically locate their prey by scent, though they must usually be directly downwind of it. When a breeze carrying the prey’s scent is located, the wolves stand alert and point their eyes, ears and nose towards their target. In open areas, wolves may precede the hunt with group ceremonies involving standing nose to nose and wagging their tails. Once concluded, the wolves head towards their prey.
The stalk: The wolves attempt to conceal themselves as they approach. As the gap between the wolves and their prey closes, the wolves quicken their pace, wag their tails and peer intently, getting as close to their prey as possible without making it flee.
The encounter: Once the prey detects the wolves, it can either approach the wolves, stand its ground or flee. Large prey usually stand their ground. Should this occur, the wolves try to intimidate it into running.
The rush: If the prey attempts to flee, the wolves immediately pursue it. This is the most critical stage of the hunt. If their prey is travelling in a group, the wolves either attempt to break up the herd or isolate one or two animals from it.
The chase: A continuation of the rush, the wolves attempt to catch up with their prey and bring it down. When chasing small prey, wolves try to catch up as soon as possible, while with larger animals the chase is prolonged to wear the selected prey out. Some wolves have been observed driving prey onto crusted ice, precipices, ravines, slopes and steep banks to slow them down.
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