Wolf Habitat

Where Are Wolves Found?

Wolves live across the Northern Hemisphere in diverse habitats:

• Forests: Dense woodlands (North America, Europe, Asia) — cover, dens, prey like deer/elk
• Tundras: Arctic wolves in cold, treeless Alaska, Canada, Greenland
• Grasslands: Open plains for hunting bison/antelope
• Deserts: Mexican wolves in arid southwestern U.S./Mexico
• Mountains: Rocky terrain for dens and vantage points

What Do They Need to Thrive?

Wolves require:

• Large territories (50–1,000+ sq miles)
• Abundant prey (deer, elk, moose, bison)
• Suitable cover: forests, tundra, grasslands, mountains, deserts
• Clean water and minimal human disturbance

Where Do They Make Their Home?

Wolves dig underground dens for raising pups:

• In hillsides, under rocks, old burrows, or mountain slopes
• Ground dwellers — never in trees
• Dens include tunnels and chambers for safety

Fun Facts

• Arctic wolves survive on frozen tundra
• Packs travel 30+ miles daily
• Territory marked with howls and scent