LC Carnivore Forests, Grasslands
23–80 kg
Weight
8–13 yrs
Lifespan
45 km/h
Top Speed
Eurasia, North America, North Africa
Found In
The Wolf is one of the most widely-recorded species in the U.S. national park system, with documented populations in 11 parks. Native populations and abundance vary park-by-park.
Found in 11 U.S. National Parks
The Wolf has 36 field records across 11 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 26 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Native | NA | Endangered (Federal) |
| Glacier National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Glacier National Park | Native | Rare | DM |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Native | NA | — |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Native | NA | — |
| Grand Canyon National Park | Unknown | NA | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | Abundant | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Non-native | Rare | — |
| Grand Teton National Park | Native | Uncommon | Endangered (Federal) |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Native | NA | Endangered (Federal) |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Native | NA | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Native | NA | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Unknown | NA | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Unknown | Unknown | — |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | Unknown | Unknown | — |
Abundance Distribution
State / Federal Listings
Listed as threatened, endangered, or rare in 8 park records.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Wolf | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51.5 kg | 50 kg | ↑ 3% |
| Height | 73.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 45 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 6% |
| Avg Speed | 45 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 10.5 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↓ 16% |
Range Across 3 Regions
Habitat: Forests, Grasslands
Found In: Eurasia, North America, North Africa
Coloration: Gray, White
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 90–160 days
Offspring per Birth: 2-20
Lifespan: 8–13 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #21 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Spotted Hyena | 44–64 kg | LC |
| 20 | Aardvark | 40–65 kg | LC |
| 21 | Wolf | 23–80 kg | LC |
| 22 | Capybara | 35–66 kg | LC |
| 23 | Anteater | 22–41 kg | LC |
| 24 | Australian Fur Seal | 18–40 kg | LC |
Other Canidae Species
The Canidae family has 14 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:
| Species | Weight | Diet | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Wild Dog | 18–36 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Arctic Fox | 2.5–9 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Bengal Fox | 2.5–4 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Boxer Dog | 25–32 kg | Omnivore | NA |
| Dalmatian Dog | 23–32 kg | Omnivore | NA |
| Dhole | 12–21 kg | Carnivore | EN |
| Dingo | 13–20 kg | Carnivore | LC |
| Fennec Fox | 0.8–1.6 kg | Omnivore | LC |
| Maned Wolf | 20–25 kg | Omnivore | NT |
| Red Fox | 3–7 kg | Omnivore | LC |