![]() Gray wolves usually live in packs of up to two dozen individuals packs numbering 6 to 10 are most common. Light-coloured wolves are common in Arctic regions. Fur on the upper body, though usually gray, may be brown, reddish, black, or whitish, while the underparts and legs are usually yellow-white. The smallest tend to be near the southern end of their distribution (the Middle East, Arabia, and India). The largest wolves are found in west-central Canada, Alaska, and across northern Asia. Females average about 20 percent smaller than males. Standing 76 cm (30 inches) tall at the shoulder, it weighs about 45 kg (100 pounds), but weight ranges from 14 to 65 kg (31 to 143 pounds), depending on the geographic area. A typical northern male may be about 2 metres (6.6 feet) long, including the bushy half-metre-long tail. ![]() Keen senses, large canine teeth, powerful jaws, and the ability to pursue prey at 60 km (37 miles) per hour equip the gray wolf well for a predatory way of life.
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