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Wolf pups love to play. The pups will play with each other and their older brothers and sisters, stalking and pouncing on each other. This type of play will benefit them for their entire lives, as it prepares them for stalking their prey through a stealthy approach and killing it, while also teaching them the social interactions within the pack. In this video, Blackstone practices stalking his brother, Caz. #wolfpups #wolfbehavior #internationalwolfcenter #wolves #wolf | International Wolf Cente

Gray wolves can be found in various countries across the Northern Hemisphere. They differ in size, appearance, and diet depending on their specific region. Wolves are considered habitat generalists, which means they can thrive in a wide range of environments, from tundras to deserts. In the wild, wolves have three primary requirements for survival: an adequate amount of prey, a habitat large enough to support both their pack and their food source, and human tolerance for coexisting with wolves.

This video showcases the behavior of "investigate," as highlighted in the International Wolf Center's ethogram. Investigation is important for wolves as they take in their surroundings, but it's especially crucial for pups. When we welcomed the pups to the Center, they lived inside 24/7; now, they spend all day outside in the pup yard, allowing them to become familiar with their surroundings and the different objects they'll encounter regularly, as they prepare for their full outdoor experience

When interpreting wolf behavior, paying attention to tail positions can reveal how a wolf feels in various situations. In today's ethogram video, Abby, our assistant wolf curator, explains the different tail positions and their meanings in different situations. #wolves #wolf #wolfwednesday #wolfbiology #wolffacts | International Wolf Center