Arctic wolves live in groups of 7 to 10 individuals. Occasionally, Arctic wolves form groups of larger numbers (up to 30 individuals). They reach sexual maturity at 2 to 3 years and have gestation preiods of 53 to 61 days. Litters usually include 4 to 5 pups. Their average livespan is about 7 years.
- Mass: 23-80 kg
- Body Length: 87-130 cm
- Diet: Arctic hares, lemmings, caribou, musk ox
- Breeding Season: January to March
- Sexual Maturity: 2-3 years
- Number of Offspring: 5-14 (average 7)
- Predators: coyotes, gray wolves
- Average Lifespan: 5 years
Classification:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Canidae
- Genus: Canis
- Species: Canis lupus
The species Canis lupus contains the following subgroups:- Subspecies: Canis lupus arctos (Arctic wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus nubilus (plains wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus albus (Eurasian tundra wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus lupus (Eurasian wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus pallipes (Indian wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus arabs (Arabian wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus lycaon (eastern timber wolf)
- Subspecies: Canis lupus baileyi (Mexican wolf)
Range and Habitat:
References:
- Burnie D, Wilson DE. 2001. Animal. London: Dorling Kindersley. 624 p.
- Dewey T, Smith J. 2002. Canis lupus. Animal Diversity Web. November 26, 2008.


