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How long do wolves live?

Sinapu :: Wolves (Gray Wolf) | Frequently Asked Questions
Gray wolves in the wild have an average life span of 6 to 8 years, but have been known to live up to 13 years in the wild and 16 years in captivity. Red wolves in the wild have an average life span of 8 to 9 years, but have been known to live up to 12 years in the wild and 16 years in captivity.
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Wolf Park General Wolf Information Page
Gray wolves once lived all over North America, Asia, and Europe. Today, about 2,500 wolves live in the wild in Minnesota, fewer than twenty-nine on Lake Superior's Isle Royale, about 120 in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, 120 in Wisconsin, and about 300 in the northern Rocky Mountains of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. An occasional wolf is seen in Washington state, and in North or South Dakota. In Alaska, there are between 5,900 and 7,200 wolves.
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What kind of wolves live in Ontario?

CPAWS Ottawa Valley Algonquin Wolves
Ontario is home to two kinds of wolf: the gray wolf and the eastern wolf. The gray wolf is generally found in the more northerly parts of wolf range, the eastern wolf tends to be found in the southerly areas of wolf range. Few if any wolves remain in Ontario south of Algonquin Park. Most canids in southern Ontario are coyote-wolf hybrids, coyotes, or coyote-domestic dog mixes ("coydogs").
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How long do they live?

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Well I guess that depends on who you talk to--Most farmers who are in the egg producing business will say 2 years. Those who are in the meat producing business will say 6 months--Those who keep birds as pets (with names) or who are not interested in maximum production of eggs, will find that chickens can live up to 8 or 10 years.
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What are the species of wolves?

Sinapu :: Wolves (Gray Wolf) | Frequently Asked Questions
There are three species of wolves in the world: the gray wolf (Canis lupus), the red wolf (Canis rufus) and the Ethiopian (or Abyssinian) wolf, (Canis simensis). Some researchers believe the Ethiopian wolf is not a wolf, but actually a jackal.
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What is a pack of wolves?

Sinapu :: Wolves (Gray Wolf) | Frequently Asked Questions
Wolves usually live in packs which consist of the adult parents, referred to as the alpha pair, and their offspring of perhaps the last 2 or 3 years. The adult parents are usually unrelated and other unrelated wolves may sometimes join the pack.
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How many wolves are in a pack?

Sinapu :: Wolves (Gray Wolf) | Frequently Asked Questions
Pack size is highly variable because of birth of pups, dispersal, and mortality. Generally, a gray wolf pack has from six to eight wolves, but in Alaska and northwestern Canada some packs have over 30 members. Red wolf packs are generally smaller than gray wolf packs and usually have 2 to 8 members, but a pack of 12 is known in the wild.
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When do wolves breed?

Sinapu :: Wolves (Gray Wolf) | Frequently Asked Questions
Wolves breed at slightly different times, depending on where they live. For example, gray wolves in the Great Lakes Region breed in February to March, while gray wolves in the Arctic may breed slightly later in March to April.
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How big are wolves?

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The average length (tip of nose to tip of tail) of an adult female gray wolf is 4.5 to 6 feet; adult males average 5 to 6.5 feet. The average height (at the shoulder) of a gray wolf is 26 to 32 inches. The average length (tip of nose to tip of tail) of an adult red wolf is 4.5 to 5.5 feet. The average height (at the shoulder) of an adult red wolf is about 26 inches.
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What do wolves eat?

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Gray wolves prey primarily on large, hoofed mammals such as white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, elk, caribou, bison, Dall sheep, musk oxen, and mountain goat. Medium sized mammals, such as beaver and snowshoe hare, can be an important secondary food source. Occasional wolves will prey on birds or small mammals.
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Why do wolves live in packs?

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Wolves are very social animals. Also, there is a hierarchy of rank within the pack which determines social order. Pack organization helps wolves protect themselves from outsiders and survive by hunting together. The "alpha" wolf leads the pack. There is generally an alpha male and and alpha female. All other wolves in the pack must submit to the alpha wolves.
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What kinds of wolves live in the United States?

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There are two main species of wolf living in the United States: the gray wolf (canis lupus) and the red wolf (canis rufus).
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How Long Do Cats Live?

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You'd think that would be a simple question, with a simple answer. Unfortunately, every source I've found gives different information: Britanica Online says the lifespan of a domestic cat in captivity is 21 years (in context, this seems to be the maximum age of the vast majority of otherwise healthy cats!!!). The Tidycat website once indicated that the average Russian Blue lives 18 years (I couldn't find a reference to persian lifespan). On the HomeArts Ask the Vet website, Dr.
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How long do brine shrimp live?

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Mono Lake Brine Shrimp have two to three generations every year, and they live for up to 6 months. They all die off by the end of the year as the water cools. Cysts hatch the following April and the cycle repeats. Click here for more on Mono Lake Brine Shrimp. top
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FAQ Alligators and Their Kin
important aspect of caring for a reptile like this is giving serious thought to how long you will have to be responsible for it. Remember that a large (1000+ lb) alligator or other crocodilian cannot be readily sold or given away, and your once "cool" pet (that you bought when you were 25) may be a bit more difficult to accommodate adequately 40 years later.
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How long do head lice live?

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Head lice live about a month after hatching. It takes about a week for an egg to mature and hatch. The nymph louse grows to maturity in about a week to ten days. This leaves about three weeks of active life in the hair.
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How Long do Danes Live?

DogLogic Great Dane FAQ's
The average life span of most giant breeds is about 8-10 years. I know of Danes living to 10-12 years, but right now unfortunately that is the exception rather than the rule. There are a few health problems which afflict the Great Dane breed: growth problems (HOD, PANO and OCD), hip dysplasia (OFA and Penn-Hip tests), and bloat/GDV/torsion are primary concerns. Wobblers, thyroid problems, and problems with the eyes (CERF test) also appear in the breed. Se our HEALTH links for more info:
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How long do hamsters live?

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Syrians usually live on average two years, some have been known to live three or four years. Dwarfs usually live around one and half years and Roborovski usually around three years.
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How long does a mosquito live?

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This varies with the mosquito species and the time of the year. Some species may only live for less than a week, while others can live for several months over the winter months. (BACK)
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How Long do Morgans Live?

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Most horse will live for 20-30 years. Morgans are very long lived; many will live past 30 years if they are well cared for.
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How long do they live on Thiaoouba ?

Thiaoouba - Frequently Asked Questions
As long as they wish. Millions of years if they want to. And their physical bodies are forever young, because they can regenerate any cell in their bodies at will.
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How long do spiders live?

Objective Consulting, Inc. :: Spider Information :: FAQs
http://www.sciencenet.org.uk/database/Biology/Original/b00054d.html says that the life span of spiders can vary from a few months to 20 years.
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How long can I live with lupus?

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Most people with lupus can live a normal life span if they are properly treated, follow their doctor's advice, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Heart Failure - FAQ
This is often a patient's most important question, and also the most difficult for doctors to answer. In part, medical professionals may be reluctant to discuss statistical information with a patient, regarding a topic as serious as mortality. Also, with adherence to medications and lifestyle recommendations, a patient's prognosis is often better than average. Even so, some visitors have requested some type of statistical information on mortality of heart failure.
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