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Wolves

By Owen. Wolves. Why do they scent mark? Wolves scent mark to mark their territory. They also do it so other wolves can identify them. Scent marking is done by urinating or pooing. Usually chunks of ice , pieces of wood and large rocks serve as “scent posts.”. A Group of Wolves = Pack.

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Wolves

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  1. By Owen Wolves Why do they scent mark? Wolves scent mark to mark their territory. They also do it so other wolves can identify them. Scent marking is done by urinating or pooing. Usually chunks of ice , pieces of wood and large rocks serve as “scent posts.”

  2. A Group of Wolves = Pack

  3. Do wolves eat fruits and vegetables? • Wolves are carnivores, so they only eat meat.

  4. Fast Facts About Wolves • Type: • Mammal • Diet: • Carnivore • Average life span in the wild: • 6 to 8 years • Size: • Head and body, 36 to 63 in (91 to 160 cm); • Tail, 13 to 20 in (33 to 51 cm) • Weight: • 40 to 175 lbs (18 to 79 kg) Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/wolf/

  5. Why do wolves howl? • Wolves howl to talk to each other. • A lone wolf howls to speak to his pack or group of wolves. • Some howls are warnings to rival packs of wolves.

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  8. Sources- • The secret lives of wolves. By Barnes. (first name unknown) • Wolves – amazing animal hunters. By Jen Green.

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