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The Call of the Wild is home to our pack of Grey wolves.
Grey wolves are the ancestor of all domestic dogs and are highly social and intelligent animals. In the wild they are commonly found in packs of around 5–10 individuals.
The leaders of the pack are the alpha male and female. The alpha male and female are the only animals who breed.
Animals in Call of the Wild
Mammals
Eurasian Grey Wolf (Canis lupus lupus)
Area:
Canada, Eastern Russia, and parts of the US and Europe.
Status:
Least concern and listed on Appendix II of CITES, except for populations from Bhutan, Nepal, India and Pakistan, which are listed on Appendix I.
Quick Fact:
The grey wolf is the largest wild canid, or member of the 'dog' family. Grey wolves are social animals and the ancestor of all domestic dogs. In the wild they live in packs of 5–10 individuals and have a highly organised social structure.