![]() ![]() Known to have a huge appetite, they eat one good meal per day. ![]() They usually hunt in packs by surrounding their prey from all sides. These polar animals are found only in Tundra regions, and not in the Southern Hemisphere or pole. Once found all over Northern America, Arctic wolves are now limited in population to the regions of Canada, Alaska, Idaho, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Greenland. They have small ears, thick seasonal fur, thick body fat and paws having counter-current heat transfer mechanisms. They have a lifespan of 7-10 years in the wild (can live up to 20 years in captivity) and have adapted bodies to suit extreme conditions. Due to their isolated habitats, they are not threatened by humans. Known to survive very harsh and cold environments, these wolves live in areas with temperatures below 0 ☌. The Arctic Wolf's scientific name is Canis lupus arctos. It is the iconic wolf of the frozen white Arctic regions of the world, in places such as North America, Greenland, and Alaska. The White Arctic Wolf is the snowy, furry subspecies of the grey wolf native to the Arctic Tundra regions. ![]() Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents. At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. ![]()
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