Made with Xara Web Designer Wolves live, travel and hunt in packs of 4-7 animals. Packs include the mother and father wolves, called the alphas, their pups and several other subordinate or young animals. The alpha female and male are the pack leaders that track and hunt prey, choose den sites and establish the pack's territory. The animals develop close relationships and strong social bonds. They often demonstrate deep affection for their family and may even sacrifice themselves to protect the family unit. Wolves have a complex communication system ranging from barks and whines to growls and howls. While they don’t actually howl at the moon, they do howl more when it’s lighter at night, which occurs more often when the moon is full. The wolf is the largest member of the canine family. Gray wolves range in colour from grizzled grey or black to all-white. As the ancestor of the domestic dog, the grey wolf closely resembles German shepherds. Wolves populations are thankfully making a comeback in the Great Lakes, Northern Rockies and South-western United States. ACROSS THE FALLS If you are interested in acquiring this painting or would like further information please contact me Link to Us Privacy Photo Gallery Guestbook 30"x24” -  76x51cm Acrylic on Canvas All content and artwork copyright to Stephen Gayford and may not be reproduced without permission © 2007 - 2011