The Mighty Eurasian Wolf

The Eurasian wolf, also called the common wolf, is a big, furry cousin of your pet dog! It used to live everywhere in Europe and Asia a long, long time ago, even before castles were built. People back then knew wolves very well and even had lots of different words for them in their languages. This shows how important and common these wolves were!

These wolves are pretty big! They can weigh as much as a big dog, around 39 kilograms (86 pounds) in Europe. That's like carrying around a big bag of potatoes! Some super-duper big wolves have been found that weigh even more, like a small pony! Their fur is usually a brownish color, perfect for hiding in forests, with a white patch on their throat.

Eurasian wolves are carnivores, which means they love to eat meat! Their favorite meals are wild animals like deer and wild pigs. But sometimes, if they live near people, they might eat farm animals or even things they find in the trash. They are very good hunters and work together in family groups to catch their food.

Did you know wolves howl? The Eurasian wolf's howl is special! It's described as more like a song, longer and more beautiful than the howls of some other wolves. They live in families called packs, and they are very smart and social animals. They help each other find food and protect their babies, called pups.