Wolf Tracks

Wolf Tracks (HM1O4S)

Location: Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190 Park County
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Country: United States of America
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N 44° 57.607', W 110° 33.987'

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Gray wolves (Canis lupus) are the largest member of the canine family. They are well suited to Yellowstone where winters are long and severe. Wolves move easily over the snow on their large paws, their thick fur keeping them warm.Wolves have bushy tails and short, rounded ears. They can run 43 miles per hour on their long legs! Howling is a form of communication that is often heard on a calm Yellowstone night. Pups are born in April or May. The entire pack helps take care of them.Social LifeMost wolves are social animals that live in packs of five or more members. They hunt, eat, and rest together. The alpha pair, one male and one female, are the leaders of the pack.PupsPups are born in spring in their den. While their parents are hunting, other pack members take turns "babysitting." Like other mammals, young wolves learn important skills while playing with each other.HuntingWolves' long legs allow then to race across the landscape for great distances. Their speed, stamina, and "teamwork" are extremely beneficial while hunting.In Yellowstone, wolves' primary food is elk. Because they hunt cooperatively with other members of their pack, wolves are able to hunt large mammals such as elk, moose, or bison. They also eat small mammals, birds, eggs, berries, and carrion.
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HM NumberHM1O4S
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Placed ByNational Park Service
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Date Added Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 at 1:03pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)12T E 534194 N 4978611
Decimal Degrees44.96011667, -110.56645000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 44° 57.607', W 110° 33.987'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds44° 57' 36.42" N, 110° 33' 59.22" W
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Area Code(s)307
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Grand Loop Rd, Yellowstone National Park WY 82190, US
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