The gray wolf, also known as the timber wolf, is the largest member of the dog family. Adults weigh between 85 and 95 pounds. Their fur colors vary from white to black, although brown, mixed with black, white, and tan is the most common color pattern.
Wolves have long legs, large feet, and narrow chests.
These adaptations help them to move through snow and thick underbrush. The large feet allow them a greater surface area to walk on in snowy and muddy terrain. Wolves often travel on and along game trails, dirt roads, shorelines, and even highways in the winter to avoid deep snows. Wolves are highly socialized creatures. They live in family groups called packs.