Gray Wolf (Canis Lupis). The Gray Wolf mates for life and lives in packs of family members and relatives. The strongest male is the leader of the pack in which all members help to care for the young. Known for its howl, the wolf's whines, yelps, growls and barks help to keep the pack together. A lone wolf will give a beautiful and haunting howl when seperated from its pack.

Gray Wolf (Canis Lupis). The Gray Wolf will rarely den up in winter. It will sometimes follow men or dog teams in order to take advantage of a tamped trail. It will curl its tail over its paws and nose during a blizzard, and when covered with snow it becomes insulated from the cold.

Gray Wolf (Canis Lupis). The Mexican Gray Wolf, a sub-species of the gray wolf may be extinct in the wild. There are approximately 24 - 30 held in captivity for breeding. These captive wolves are a promise that their offspring may one again run wild in the Southwest.

Gray Wolf (Canis Lupis). The Gray Wolf can gallop and bound at speeds of more than 30 mph. It will abandon its attempt to capture running prey after approcimately 1,000 yards. The wolf attempts to surprise its prey by cutting off its retreat or ambushing it.