Eurasian wolf

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/eurasian-wolf

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Canis lupus lupus
2. What is the lifespan?Estimated 10-15 years in the wild; longer in captivity
3. How big do Eurasian wolves get?Adult male Eurasian wolves usually weigh about 39 kilograms, but some can reach 69 to 79 kilograms, making them one of the biggest wolves in the world.
4. What do Eurasian wolves eat?They mainly hunt big animals like moose, deer, and wild boar. In places where these animals are scarce, they may eat livestock or food left by people.

Paleontological Record: Fossil evidence that helps scientists understand the history of life on Earth.
Melanism: A genetic mutation causing an excess of dark pigment, resulting in black fur.
Dietary Plasticity: The ability of an animal to adapt its diet to different food sources.
Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.