Gray Wolf

• Scientific name: Canis lupis
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Family: Canidae
• Genus: Canis
• Species: C. lupus 

Fun Facts

• The wolf is the largest member of the canine family.
• A wolf's lifespan is about 12 years in the wild, and up to 16 in captivity.
• Wolves range in color from grizzled gray, to black to all white.
• Wolves in the wild, prey on mammals such as elk, moose, and deer. They will also feed on smaller mammals such as beaver and rabbits.
• Wolves live in packs with the alpha male and alpha female leading the packs.
• Wolves communicate by howling (vocalizing), scent marking, body expressions, and facial expressions.