Wolf (grey, timber, Arctic)

Canis lupus
Order: Carnivora
Husbandry Information
Housing Requirements
Diet Requirements
Veterinary Concerns
Notes on Enrichment & Training
Other
Colony or Breeding Management
Notes species is housed or managed socially or for breeding purposes.
Individual Identification
Dimorphism or practiced ways to individually mark species (such as those in colonies, like giant millipedes).
Programmatic Information
Transportation
Temperature Guidelines
Crating:
Tips on Presentation
- Some great behaviors to highlight include howling and scent-rolling.
Touching Techniques
Tips on Handling
Potential Messaging
- Wolves have a bad reputation that is undeserved. They do not normally attack humans, and play a vital role in the health of ecosystems by killing sick and injured animals and preventing overpopulation of species such as deer, moose, and elk.
- In general, animals seen at the zoo do not make good pets. Most have specialized dietary, veterinary, housing, and social needs that are difficult or impossible for even dedicated pet owners to meet. Always ensure that your future pet has not been taken from the wild. Capture of wild animals for the pet trade has significantly damaged the survival prospects of species such as sloths, tamanduas, and many parrots. Captured animals are typically mistreated by profit-motivated traffickers and dealers, resulting in many animal deaths; well-meaning animal lovers may feel like they are rescuing animals by purchasing them but are really perpetuating the cruelty. In addition, many exotic pets are released by their owners when they become too dangerous or demanding, often with devastating effects on local ecosystems. Animals that should never be kept as pets include all bats, primates, and exotic carnivores. Domestic dogs and cats are almost always the best option! Many deserving animals are available for adoption at animal shelters.
http://www.philadelphiazoo.org/Save-Wildlife/Images/PetWalletBro2012.aspx http://pin.primate.wisc.edu/aboutp/pets/index.html
Acquisition Information
Comments from the Rating System
Natural History Information
Range and Habitat
Physical Description
Life Cycle
Behavior
Threats and Conservation Status
Did you know…
Photographs
Arctic wolf howling with guests
Arctic wolf rolling on scents
Arctic wolf rolling on scents
Arctic wolf howling during show
Documents
Any Documents to attach, species spotlights, etc.
Contributors and Citations
Top Photo: By Seney Natural History Association (Female Gray Wolf) [CC BY-SA 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)%5D, via Wikimedia Commons
- Houston Zoo, Natural Encounters