Curated OER
Endangered Animal Coloring Page
In this endangered animal worksheet, students color a picture of a gray wolf. Students then draw and illustrate its natural habitat around it.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Where, Oh Where, Do the Wild Wolves Wander?
If you were leaving home for a long walk, how far would you go? One mile, 5 miles, 10 miles? How about 550 miles?. That's a long way, but some wolves have been known to travel that far when they are leaving their packs in search of a...
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Gray Wolf
The conservation and life of the gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is the focus of this resource. Colorful photos as well as basic facts including appearance, diet, communication, range, habitat, life span, history, reproduction,...
Other
International Wolf Center: Basic Wolf Information
From an organization that cares about wolves find: Types of Wolves, Biology and Behavior, and information on wolves and humans. Under Biology and Behavior, be sure to click on Virtual Wolf, an interactive wolf skeleton.
Oakland Zoo
Oakland Zoo: Gray Wolf
Content of this resource about the gray wolf focuses on scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: The Gray: Mountain Mission
After watching the "The Gray" episode of PBS Kids' Plum Landing, students will draw a picture of gray wolves that are traveling in a pack.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo: Gray Wolf
Resource features the Gray Wolf. Provides a brief description as well as information on its life cycle, habitat, reproduction and more.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Gray Wolf
Comprehensive reference information about the gray wolf. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, pictures, and other details about this predator's role in the ecosystem.
Animal Fact Guide
Animal Fact Guide: Gray Wolf
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Protection of Wolves: Biological Ecosystems and Human Interests
Learners will exam the different perspectives on why the gray wolf was reintroduced into many western states during the 1980s, the success of the reintroduction, and the benefits and problems from the recovery of the gray wolf...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Gray Wolves
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information about gray wolves including features, diet, population, range, behavior, and reproduction.
Other
Yellowstone Wolf Tracker
Yellowstone Wolf Tracker is a compilation of gathered information and experiences of the gray wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Content includes data gathered on observing the wolves.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Taiga Animal Printouts
Colorful pictures of animals found in the taiga biome such as the arctic fox, bald eagle, gray wolf, and muskrat. Information is provided about each animal when clicked.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Gray Wolf
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Gray Wolf. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Gray Wolf
Gray wolves were a frequent sight on the American plains, however, they are now an endangered species despite attempts to reintroduce them to their former habitats in the continental United States. Learn about their natural history in...
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
Other
Phoenix Zoo: Mexican Gray Wolf
Learn details about the Mexican gray wolf including appearance, habitat, family life, threats, and fun facts.
Other
International Wolf Center: Mexican Wolf
This site provides a general overview of the Mexican gray wolf. Content includes a focus on the wolf's habitat and efforts made to protect that habitat.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Mexican Gray Wolf
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Gray Wolf
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...
CNN
Cnn: Wolves' Return to Yellowstone Sparks Controversy
This article, published by CNN (November 12, 1997), marks the return of the wolves to Yellowstone National Park. The article highlights that the change was not popular with everybody.