A record large Wolf, Canis lupus, pack in Minnesota

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2000
Authors:Mech, LD
Journal:Canadian Field Naturalist
Volume:114
Pagination:504-505
Date Published:2000
Keywords:Canis lupus
Abstract:

This report documents a pack of 22-23 Wolves (Canis lupus) in central Minnesota. This is larger than the largest pack previously observed on the mainland in the midwestern U.S. during 650 wolf pack-years. Because this record-large pack preyed on White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus), one of the Wolf's smaller prey, it is evidence that pack size and prey size are not tightly related. It also indicates the size that Wolf packs can attain in the area if fully protected from human persecution.

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