Wolves sometimes travel 30 miles in one day. Within the continental U.S. gray wolves formerly ranged from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. Today, the gray wolf is restricted to areas where there are few roads and people. In North Dakota, the gray wolf is likely to inhabit the forested areas of north central and northeastern North Dakota. However, because of the wolves ability to adapt, the wolves may appear anywhere.
Wolves sometimes establish life-long mates.
Many animals, such as eagles, bears, foxes, and vultures feed on the remains from a wolf kill. In the past, the gray wolf was present throughout North Dakota where it was known as the Plains wolf, the buffalo wolf, or the lobo wolf. Gray wolves howl to communicate with each other. Today, Alaska's wolf population ranges from 5,900 to 7,200 and 2,000 wolves exist in Minnesota. However, in other regions of the United States, wolf populations are struggling.