Gray Wolf

Canis lupus

Once feared and hated, today the Gray Wolf is a beloved symbol of the wilderness. In spite of all the stories, there have only been three recorded instances of wolves attacking humans in North America, and none of the attacks were deadly. However, wolves hunt in packs and can kill cattle as well as deer, Caribou, and Moose.

Look For : A large German Shepherd-like canine with a long bushy black-tipped tail. Usually gray, but color varies from white to black.

Length : Body 3-5' long, tail 14-20" long; 57-130 lb.

Habitat : Northern forests and tundra.

Range : Alaska, Canada, northern Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wisconsin, Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior, and northeastern Minnesota.