Gray Wolf Canis lupus
Identification
This large canid has gray fur and a bushy tail. It lives in structured packs.
Location
Extirpated
Size
50 to 100 pounds
Diet
It feeds on deer elk and small mammals.
Habitat
It formerly occurred in Ohio forests.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is social and hunts cooperatively. It was active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in late winter.
Population
The population is absent in Ohio.
History
It was extirpated due to persecution.
Human Interactions
It rarely interacted with humans.
Facts
It is known for its complex pack communication.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Deer elk small mammals | Forests plains tundra | Formerly in Ohio