In Minnesota, wolves kill the equivalent of 15 to 18 deer each per every year. Male wolves weigh from 70 to 115 lbs. The females are usually 10 to 15 pounds lighter. Wolves average 26 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder and measure 57 to 76 inches in length. The wolf has a wide range of size, shape and color.
Wolves are larger in the northwestern United States, Canada, and Alaska.
They have a long and bushy tail, which is usually carried down or straight out. The rounded ears stand erect and are about 2 inches long. Wolves' chests are narrow and protrude and their front legs are distinguishable by the inward bend of the elbows and the paws that face outwards from their body. Wolves' legs are longer than the legs of other dogs. Wolf color ranges from white to shades of black, brown and gray.