About Wolves

Wolves are Not Dangerous

There is no documented report of a healthy wolf ever attacking and killing a person in North America. On the other hand, an estimated 20 deaths each year are caused by domestic bred dogs in the United States.

Wolves Once Lived in all 50 States.

They were exterminated primarily by ranchers and farmers, and early settlers who brought thier fear of wolves from Europe to America. They now exist in abundance in the U.S. only in Alaska and Minnesota. Due to reintroduction programs, wolves now live in limited numbers in Arizona, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, New Mexico, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Even now in the year 2010 most of these States are still intent on eliminating wolves.

Wolves Range in Weight from 70 to 120 lb.

Wolves Live 8 to 12 years.

FOR MORE INFO ABOUT WOLVES, SEE:

Defenders of Wildlife Wolf Page