Wolf Discovery pre/post

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What is the scientific name of the red wolf?

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Canis rufus

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What does it mean when a species is critically endangered?

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It means that the species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild.

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True or False: Canis lupus is the scientific name for the gray wolf.

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True

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What is the primary reason for the decline in wolf populations?

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Human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction.

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What is a pack in relation to wolves?

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A pack is a family group of wolves that live and hunt together.

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At what age do most wolves leave their pack?

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2-3 years

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What is the term for the area where a wolf lives?

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Territory

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Who are the main predators of wolves?

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Humans

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True or False: Wolves are solitary animals and do not live in groups.

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False

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What is the role of wolves in the ecosystem?

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Wolves help maintain the balance of the ecosystem by controlling the population of herbivores.