A Scene Straight Out Of Red Riding Hood

In Paris, a granny has been seen walking the streets with her massive wolf dog! During her daily walks through the city she creates a scene of a modern-day fairy tale for the people around her. This sight brings to mind the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood. Join us as we also uncover the physical features of the wolf to further understand this majestic breed.

A Scene Straight Out of Red Riding Hood

The dog’s wild appearance made it stand out, so as people would pass by they would always double-take. Although it looks like a wolf, the dog is claimed to be gentle and well-behaved!

The Physical Features of the Wolf…

Fur

Bear and wolf — Screenshot from: This unlikely friendship between a grey wolf and brown bear defies nature. Source: YouTube. Uploaded: Beautiful News.

Wolves have thick, dense fur.

Eyes

russian grey wolf — By Wolf_Kolmården.jpg: Daniel Mott from Stockholm, Swedenderivative work: Mariomassone – This file was derived from: Wolf Kolmården.jpg, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12423176

Their eyes are amber or light brown.

Ears

Screenshot from: “Alpha Wolf Summons the Pack” Source: YouTube, Uploaded: 214 Productions

Wolves have pointed ears that are highly sensitive.

Teeth

Gray wolf in snow. Image via Depositphotos.

Their powerful jaws are equipped with sharp teeth.

Nose

gray wolf — Gray Wolf (Canis lupus). Image via Depositphotos

Wolves have an acute sense of smell.

Paws

or-7 wolf — OR-7, believed to be the first confirmed wolf in western Oregon since 1947. Photographed in Jackson County, Oregon, May 2014. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Their large, padded paws help them traverse various terrains, from snow to rocky landscapes.

Tail

red wolf — Brandon Trentler from USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Wolves have bushy tails that help with balance and communication.

Size

Wolves come in different sizes but are usually larger than most domestic dogs.

Coat Color

Their coat color can range from grey to white, black, and brown.

Legs

Wolves have long, powerful legs that give them ability to run and cover long distances.

Claws

Their sharp claws are used for gripping.

Muzzle

Wolf stands on the edge of a rock at night against a full moon background. Wolf. Image via Depositphotos.

Wolves have long muzzles which give them their sense of smell.

Musculature

Wolves are muscular and built for endurance.

Vision

They have great night vision, which helps them hunt in low-light conditions.

Hearing

Wolves can hear sounds from miles away.

Vocalizations

wolf cub — This photo, taken from a US Forest Service remote trail camera, shows a pup from the Lassen Pack, likely grand-pup of OR-7, the famous wolf also known as Journey. California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

They communicate through howls, barks, and whines.

Social Behavior

Wolves are highly social animals. They live in structured packs with roles and hierarchies.

Bottom Line

wolf howling — Wolf howling. Image via Depositphotos

Find the full link to the video here!

Overall, the sight of a granny walking her wolf-like dog in Paris brought a fairy tale scene to the city’s streets! This unusual duo captured the imagination of everyone who saw them.

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Kiah is a Capetonian, fascinated by how each animal plays a significant part within our ecosystem, forming a bubble of life. As a nature lover and wave chaser, she finds solace in the waves and serenity in the great outdoors.

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