Video: The Siberian wolf is one of the most important animals of the taiga fauna
2024 Author: Seth Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 15:55
Most often, stories about wolves emphasize their danger, that meeting with them does not bode well. But we will talk about something else, about the benefits of wolves, their foundations and behavior in the pack, about what animals they are unique in their behavior and significance for the world around them.
The Siberian forest wolf is one of the most important animals in the life of the taiga fauna. Choosing weak and sick victims during the hunt, he conducts selection of species, weeding out their weak individuals.
In some areas, due to the absence of wolves, more and more genetically defective artiodactyls appear, which can lead to the extinction of the species as a whole.
Smaller scavengers feed on the remains of wolf food.
For humans, the wolf is also useful, for example, they control the beaver population, fight packs of wild dogs, which are often carriers of rabies, and attack livestock. The wolf, on the other hand, enters human territory extremely rarely, only in case of a very strong hunger.
7 facts about Siberian wolves
- The brain of a wolf is 30% larger than that of a dog;
- In the hierarchy of the pack, the character of the animal is more important than the size;
- The wool of wolves is two-layer: undercoat, which warms and the top layer, which prevents moisture penetration and gives color;
- At birth, all wolf cubs have blue eyes, over time it becomes golden yellow;
- Wolf speed up to 65 km / h, jump up to 6 meters;
- In skirmishes between flocks, usually only the leader is killed;
- In search of prey, a wolf travels up to 80 km per night;
- Siberian wolf weight up to 90 kg;
Hierarchy and customs of the wolf pack
The territory of the pack usually stretches for 20-50 kilometers; within the limits of their lands, animals can hunt and move freely. If they were met on their territory by another flock, then the battle cannot be avoided and it is unlikely that there will be no casualties.
Most often, in packs, animals help each other, it does not matter if it is a young and strong animal or an old wolf. But, nevertheless, there are flocks where they get rid of the weak and sick individuals for the sake of the young and healthy.
The hierarchy in the wolf pack is very interesting:
Alpha male- a leader, an individual with the strongest character. Alpha determines all the orders in the pack: hierarchy, hunting days, habitat, female. Most often, the Alpha male takes care of all the members of the pack; during the hungry period, he can give his piece to the puppies.
Alpha female - regulates and controls the behavior of all individuals of the female field in the flock.
Beta male - the main warrior, most often it is the son of the Alpha male and the Alpha female. He organizes the protection of habitats, hunting. Beta males are often cocky with weaker individuals, thereby trying to emphasize their status.
Wolf mothers - are engaged in caring for offspring, special preference for this role is given to experienced she-wolves, who themselves have given more than one offspring. She-wolves do not participate in hunting or battles with neighboring packs.
Warriors - the team with which the leader goes on a hunt or battle with aggressive neighbors. Warriors are the backbone of the pack, which is responsible for food and safety. Warriors can be both male and female.
Pestuns - older brothers and sisters of the new litter of the pack, obey the wolf-mothers, help with the upbringing of puppies.
Puppies - the youngest litter. Everybody loves and protects puppies, they take care of them, they get away with a lot. Even the leader treats puppies with special trepidation.
Disabled - individuals are old. Most often, wolves take care of such relatives, because they have faithfully served the pack all their lives. People with disabilities are provided with protection and food.
It happens that the hierarchy in the flock changes slightly, new positions appear.
Wolves are wise, careful and highly organized animals. In most cases, they are not interested in a person. But we must not forget that this is a predator, having met which in the forest, it is better to leave carefully and without sudden movements. And to enjoy the beauty and grace of these animals is better from afar, with the help of binoculars.
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