We’ve seen them in our favorite cartoons and movies. However, do we really know a lot about these strong canines of the wild? Here are 5 interesting facts about wolves.
Wolves Can Eat Up to 14 Pounds a Day
Wolves have quite the appetite because they can eat 5-14 pounds on a daily basis. They’ll eat everything from deer, elk, and bison.
Wolves Can Trace Your Scent a Mile Away
They have keen smell receptors at 200 million scent cells. It’s a good way to locate their prey and also avoid any predators.
Able to Run 35 Miles Per Hour
They have great quickness. Also, they’re smart about how they exert energy because they only go to their maximum when they get close to catching their hunt.
Howling Is A Form of Communication
It’s not just a call out to the wild. These howls can be used for alerting a pack to go on a hunt, a distress call to contact separate members of the pack, and even to warn rival packs to stay away.
Top-Notch Vision
Not only do they great vision to capture motion, but their night vision is perfect for a late-night vibe.