The pups are born blind and deaf and gain these senses as they grown older.

Wolf cubs are generally larger than other canid species and weigh around a pound at birth. Mating females are capable of producing pups once a year and the gestation period is around 63 days, with pups usually born in spring or early summer. Mating in an existing pack is usually only allowed between the alpha male and his alpha companion.The mating season of wolves is determined by climate, as Gray Wolves in the Western Great Lakes region mate in February and March, while those in the Arctic region tend to breed a few weeks later from March to April. Studies have found that the females of the Ethiopian Wolf also tend to break away to find a breeding partner. In the Gray and Red Wolves, it is usually the male that will break away from the pack to find a suitable mate. The wolf is generally monogamous, which means that it will choose a mate and they will stay together for life. Wolves have moderately long legs and relatively large feet which are efficient for travel on snow.

The eyes of a wolf are yellow and at night their eyes shine greenish gold. Wolves’ ears, roughly two inches long, are shorter relative to their head size, and more rounded at their tips.

Wolves adapted to a life of hunting large animals, have a broad snout and large nose pad. The mane, along with hair on the base of the tail, is generally darker than the rest of the body. The longest hair on their coats is found in the mane. The color of the coat ranges from white to black with shades of brown and gray. Their legs are moderately long compared to the legs of other canids such as coyotes and foxes.Ī wolf’s coat consists of a dense layer of soft, fine fur topped by long guard hairs, which give the coat its color. Their legs seem pressed into their chests with elbows that are turned inward and paws that are turned slightly outward. Unlike most domestic dogs, wolves’ chests are narrow and keel-like, and their limbs and feet are just about directly under the center of their body. Despite their large stature, wolves are very lean animals and carry very little body fat. The females average about 20% smaller than males. The height, length and weight of wolves differ among species and subspecies.

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