Wolf
  • Persian name Gorg
  • نام انگلیسی Wolf
  • Scientific name Canis Lupus
  • Family Canidae (dog family)
  • Morphology It is similar to dogs, with broad heads, short neck. These wolves are grey with shades of black. The hairs on the cheeks are elongated and form tufts. The ears are relatively small and triangular-shaped and eyes are diagonal. On average, adult wolves measure 120–160 cm in length.
  • Ethology It is nocturnal, though some activity may be observed during the day as well. They usually live in family packs which consist of a mated pair, accompanied by the pair's adult offspring. The gray wolf is generally monogamous, with mated pairs usually remaining together for life.