HOME: Forests and wilderness areas of North America, Europe
and Asia
LIFE SPAN: 8 to 16 years in the wild, 20 years in the zoo
LOOKS: The male's weight can be as much as 165 pounds, about the same
as a grown man. The females are smaller. The fur is heavy for protection
from the cold.
FOOD: Hoofed animals and small animals. The wolves live in packs.