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The wolf was driven to near extinction in England, because they believed a wolf would bring misfortune. Many feared saying the word 'wolf,' in December, for it would encourage the animal to attack that person, or their village.

A wolf's food supplies are at their lowest in winter, so it is understandable how this myth evolved.", "Mountain climbers

The Ethiopian wolf can only be found in six or seven mountain ranges in Ethiopia. The largest population exists in the Bale Mountains National Park with 120-160 total wolves.", "Dwindling numbers

The red wolf is one of the most endangered mammals in the world. The red wolf is classified as a critically endangered species due to the fact that there are less than fifty full grown red wolves left in the wild.", "A howlin' good time.

A wolf’s howl can be heard within a radius of ten miles.

How far a wolf’s howl can be heard depends on many factors. The weather, the terrain, and the purpose of the howl can all affect the tone and pitch of the howl.

Wolves howl for many different reasons. They do so to communicate with members that have been separated from their packs. They are also believed to howl as a part of the community spirit.

A wolf “choir” will howl to keep rival packs from attacking and the pack from being outnumbered.", "Wolf trap.

In America, the wolf is protected because it is an endangered species.

Wolves were first listed as endangered species in 1973. This has not completely prevented wolf hunting from occurring.

Wolf traps still exist, and some farmers have made it clear they will shoot any wolf threatening their livestock.

A wolf must consume at least 2 ˝ lbs of meat per day in order to stay healthy. Female wolves, who are pregnant or feeding their young must eat at least five pounds of meat per day in order to remain healthy and keep their pups healthy, as well.", "No 'pet'ting!

Wolves were first domesticated 15,000 years ago. Wild wolves should not be kept as pets. They are dangerous and have a wild spirit.

Recent testing done on dogs has shown that the wolf and the dog are related to one another, and dogs are now classified as a subspecies of the wolf, Canis lupus familiaris.

Wolves and dogs can interbreed, and many produce wolf-dog hybrids. These dogs are often sought as protectors. However, the wolf-dog hybrid can be incredibly dangerous and unpredictable and is not recommended for domestication.", "Dwindling numbers.

At their peak, over 400,000 wolves lived in North America.

Wolves did not have to contend with urban sprawl or lack of habitat as many do today. Instead, they were faced with lush valleys, grassy areas, and an abundance of prey to eat.

It was believed at least one wolf could be found every six square miles, if all the wolves were spread out over the continent.", "A 'dire' situation.

The Dire Wolf became extinct approximately 10,000 years ago.

The Dire Wolf was the largest type of wolf that was native to North America. The remains of dire wolves show these animals were 20% bigger then the grey wolves of today. They were typically found in the valleys located along the Ohio River.", "Raised by wolves.

Wolf pups are born blind and deaf.

When a wolf pup is born, it is completely dependent on its mother. At birth, wolf pups only weigh one pound. It takes wolves up to one week for them to open their eyes. Pups are born in a wolf den. This is where they will stay for up to eight weeks. They can be protected if they are in the den or close to it.

Though most mothers spend the first few weeks alone with their pups, nearly every member of a wolf pack will contribute and do their part to assist in rearing the pups.", "More than a 6-pack.

The gestation period for a wolf is between 60 and 63 days. The litter typically contains 4-6 pups, although it is possible to find some litters with 1-14 pups.

After about 2 weeks the pups will begin venturing out of the den and explore their surroundings.

At first, they stay very close to the den, but eventually move out to about a mile. Regardless of how far they happen to go, the pups are closely monitored by the pack.", "Mating season.

The alpha male and female are the only wolves that typically breed.

Wolves live in packs. Most species that live in packs rely on the alpha male and female to reproduce for the entire pack. The typical mating season is between January and April though the farther from the equator, the later breeding occurs. The male may try to mate with other females in the pack, though the alpha female will try to prevent any and every insubordinate female from mating with her alpha male. If she is successful, only one litter will be produced per year. If she is unsuccessful, the wolf pack may have multiple litters born.", "Tiny wolf.

The smallest sub-species of wolf is the Arabian Wolf.

The Arabian Wolf is a member of the Canidae family. Though these wild dogs are distantly related to domesticated dogs, they should never be kept as pets.

Arabian Wolves are known by their species name, which is Canis lupus arabs. While most subspecies of the wolf (the wolf is known as Canis lupus) are between 70-130 lbs, the typical size for an Arabian Wolf is around 40 lbs. ", "A nasty bite!

A wolf can exert 1500 lbs of pressure per bite per square inch.

A German Sheppard, which many claim have the strongest bite of any domesticated dog, exert 750 lbs or pressure!

It is recommended that wolf/dog hybrids are not owned for this reason. The wolf nature of the wolf/dog hybrid will always remain wild. While wolf/dogs can seem loyal this can make them incredibly dangerous and unpredictable. ", ];