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Oakland Zoo

Oakland Zoo: Gray Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Content of this resource about the gray wolf focuses on scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Gray Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference information about the gray wolf. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, pictures, and other details about this predator's role in the ecosystem.
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Article
Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide: Gray Wolf

For Students 3rd - 8th
A reference source on the gray wolf that features information on its physical characteristics, habitat (with a distribution map), diet, breeding patterns, unique traits and behavior, conservation status, and tips on what you can do to help.
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Website
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Wolf (Timber)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides basic information and photos of the Timber Wolf.
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Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Wolves (Canis lupus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Wild Wolves: Wolves and Dogs: Fact and Fiction

For Students 3rd - 8th
Test your knowledge of basic facts about dogs and wolves with this interactive quiz. After answering each question, read more information about the topic.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Mexican Gray Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Get acquainted with the Mexican gray wolf by browsing this one-page article from the Brookfield Zoo. This animal guide includes quick facts and information on its classification, communication skills, and family traits.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Wolf

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can find a beautiful sketch of a wolf, followed by a brief description of wolves.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Gray Wolf

For Students 4th - 8th
Gray wolves usually live in packs, led by an "alpha pair." The pack includes some of the alpha pair's offspring and may include some unrelated wolves. Learn more about the Canis lupus, more commonly known as a Gray Wolf, in this...
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Other

International Wolf Center: Fun Wolf Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise site that features "Just the Facts" about wolves. Information such as average length, height, weight, length of life, etc. is shared in this site.