Timber Wolves: Similarities And Differences

Although Timber and Arctic Wolves originate in two different places, they still have similarities and differences. Arctic Wolves and Timber Wolves have been around for about 110 years. They have adapted in different ways to their environments over the many decades. Arctic Wolves live in the Canadian Arctic, and northern parts of Greenland. Timber Wolves live in mountains, temperate forests, and Grasslands. Timber Wolves are the largest wolves in the canine family. They weigh 75- 125 lbs, and some males grow up to be 175 lbs, but this isn’t often. Arctic wolves are smaller than timber wolves by 3-6 feet. They are bulkier than timber wolves, and are usually over 100 lbs. Male Arctic Wolves are more often to be 175 lbs than Timber Wolves. Arctic wolves also have smaller ears, which helps maintain body heat. Timber Wolves live six through eight years, and are in packs of two

For instance, the Timber Wolves breed from January to April, while the Arctic wolves breed from May to June. That is about two months shorter than the timber wolves! Usually the alpha male and female Timber Wolves breed together, and they usually have around six in a litter, but can have a range from one to eleven. The female Arctic Wolves have their pups from two to three years, which is almost a month later than any other wolf species! Although there are many differences in these two wolf specie’s life cycle, there are still similarities. Like humans, Timber and Arctic wolves do not leave their pups! The parents provide meat and meda for food, along with shelter. When these pups are older they can either stay in their original pack or find a different pack. The Timber and Arctic Wolves lifespan is an average of seven years, but usually five to six because of lack of prey. When the wolves are pregnant, they live underground to keep safe from any other species out in the open. This is good for the mother and the wolf