AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Smaller and less powerful than mountain lions, for example, wolves work together to take down prey much larger than an individual wolf; prey that may otherwise elude them. While individual wolves have been able to subdue large prey animals, their advantage is in collaborating with their pack .

Detailed explanation-2: -All species and subspecies of wolves are social animals that live and hunt in families called packs, although adult wolves can and do survive alone. Most wolves hold territories, and all communicate through body language, vocalization and scent marking.

Detailed explanation-3: -When hunting large game, the wolf pack separates out and surrounds its prey. Wolves usually bite the shoulders and flanks. While some pack members approach the prey from the rear, other wolves seize the prey by the nose. Hunting can be dangerous for a wolf.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wolves live in packs. Most packs have four to nine members, but the size can range from as few as two wolves to as many as 15. Occasionally a pack can increase to 30 members, until some individuals break off to find new territory and form their own pack. Within the pack hierarchy, there are male and female hierarchies.

Detailed explanation-5: -During the summer, wolves generally tend to hunt individually, ambushing their prey and rarely giving pursuit. The wolf usually travels at a loping pace, placing one of its paws directly in front of the other.