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Interesting Facts about Wolves
Big Sky Wildlife Spotlight: Wolves
Wolves are one of the many types of wildlife that live in Big Sky, Montana. It’s rare to see a wolf, but we definitely share our backcountry playground with these creatures.
The next time you head out on a ski tour in the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, climb a remote peak, or backpack through the Taylor Hilgards, look out for wolf prints and listen for the distinct howling of Montana wolves. They are most certainly out there.
Here are a few fun and interesting facts about wolves to share with your friends:
*The scientific name for a gray wolf is Canis lupus.
*Wolves are the largest members of the Canidae family.
*Males average 5 to 6.5 feet in length from nose to tip of tail. Females average 4.5 to 6 feet.
*Most wolves stand at 26 to 32 inches at the shoulder.
*Females weight 60 to 80 pounds. Males weight 70 to 110 pounds.
*A wolf footprint will measure 4 inches wide by 5 inches long
*Wolves can live up to 13 years in the wild.
*Wolves have 42 teeth.
