The Biggest Arctic Wolf Ever Recorded

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Size, Diet, The Largest Ever Recorded & More for the Arctic Wolves

Origin:

Subspecies of the grey wolf, perfectly adapted to survive in the extreme conditions of the Arctic

White coats, which serve as perfect camouflage against the snowy landscape, set them apart from their grey-furred counterparts

Diet:

Primarily feed on the bountiful Arctic wildlife, such as musk oxen, caribou, Arctic hares, and even lemmings

Diet

pex predators

Hunting strategy

known for their incredible teamwork when hunting. They employ intricate strategies, surrounding and isolating their prey before launching a coordinated attack

The Northwestern, or Mackenzie Valley Wolf

Biggest Arctic wolf ever recorded:

It weighed an astonishing 175 pounds

Weight

These incredible hunters measure between 1.5 and 2.1 meters, which is approximately 5 to 7 feet! That’s longer than some basketball players

Average length

the Mackenzie Valley Wolf has become one of the world's most efficient hunters

Hunters

Industrial development threatens the Arctic wolf as an increasing number of mines, roads encroach on its territory and interrupt its food supply

Threats

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