Transcript Arctic Wolf Abby James

Arctic Wolf
By: Abby James
Structural Adaptations
One structural adaptation of the Arctic Wolf is it’s white fur. This is an
important adaptation because the wolf needs to blend in with its
surroundings, so they can hide from predators and sneak up on prey.
A second structural adaptation is wide footpads. This is an important
adaptation because the arctic wolf does not have to sink into the snow.
A third structural adaptation is small ears. This is an important adaptation
because the wolf needs to maintain it’s body heat in the cold climates.
A fourth structural adaptation is the arctic wolves think shaggy coats. This
is an important adaptation because it helps them stay warm in the arctic
cold.
A fifth structural adaptation is it’s sharp canines. This is an important
adaptation because the arctic wolf can eat the insides of the prey, and
scare off predators.
Behavioral Adaptation
One behavioral adaptation of the arctic wolf is taking turns eating meals.
This is an important adaptation because the arctic wolves need take to
take turns rolling around the dead organisms body until they all got the
smell of the dead organism.
A second behavioral adaptation is the leader of the pack keeps everything
in charge. This is an important adaptation because the leaders keep the
pack safe by always being on the look out for intruders going in to their
den.
A third behavioral adaptation is the sneak attack. This is an important
adaptation because the arctic wolf pack make a sneak attack on the musk
oxen and then kill it.
A behavioral adaptation is chasing the animal. This is an important
adaptation because the arctic wolf will chase the prey then the prey will
get tired and stop then the arctic wolf will eat it.
Habitat
The arctic wolf lives in the treeless Plaines in
the arctic.
It lives in Europe.
It also lives in parts of Canada (Alberta).
It lives in Northern parts of Greenland
Diet
The arctic wolf is a carnivore and typically eats
rodents.
It also eats musk oxen, deer, rabbits, squirrels,
birds, some fish, moose, caribou, and other herd
animals.
The arctic wolf hides it’s food under the snow for
later purpose.
The arctic wolf can go up to a month without
food. It will not eat members of the wolves pack.
If the wolf finds another dead wolf from another
pack, it will eat the other wolf.
Food Chain
Sun
Musk Ox
Arctic wolf
Grass
Resources
Wolves the movie
The World Book 2008
To the Top of the World -Adventures with
Arctic Wolves by Jim Brandenburg
The Arctic Wolf –Living With the Pack by L.
David Mech