A wolf has dense, warm fur, so can survive extreme cold. A wolf s sense of smell is up to 100 times more sensitive than humans, it can hear up to a distance of 10 miles and has good night vision. Behaviour Wolves are elusive, avoiding contact with humans wherever possible. Wolves are playful animals and play amongst pups helps to develop muscles, hunting skills and to establish hierarchy. Society Wolves live and hunt in closely bonded, packs, led by a dominant, breeding pair, the alpha male and female .
Wolves sometimes mate for life.
There is a well defined hierarchy within the pack and other pack members include sub-adults from the previous year s litter. After a nine week gestation, the alpha female gives birth to an average of 4-7 pups, who are dependent on her milk. After a month, the pups emerge from the den and members of the pack help care for the pups and give them food and attention. Wolf Campaign Index .