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=The Grey Wolf  = = = = Natural Habitat: Wolves mainly lived in the Noth American region of the world, but many were killed by the mid 1930's. Niche: Wolves are scavengers which means they will eat animals that have died due other causes, but they also eat other prey like deer, moose, and caribou. The average size of the grey wolf is 26-32" tall and can weigh around 130 pounds.(Fact source) Wolves are extremely adaptable animals which should make it easy for them to survive, but that is not always true. Since they are flexible to the climate, wolves can stand wide range of temperatures. They mainly live in wooded areas or temperate grasslands. Wolves are usually a predator and don't have to worry about being hunted unless it is by a human. In the New Hampshire region, wolves would be on top of the food chain next to the other predators in the area. The wolves breeding season ranges between the months of January and April Wolves produce 4-7 pups in each litter. Wolves are active all the time; they do not hibernate and usually they are up and about whenever there is food near by. As many already know, wolves travel in packs usually for safety reasons, but also for hunting strategies. Threatened Species? An endangered species is a species of animals that Current Population Size: Conservation Efforts: Future of the Ecosystem Depends on It? facts source =