An example of endurance in an old wolf, Canis lupus
January 1, 1997
An 11 to 13-year-old Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos) was observed chasing a young Arctic Hare (Lepus arcticus) for 6 to 7 minutes and catching it. This provides an example of the degree of endurance of which an old wolf is capable.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Title | An example of endurance in an old wolf, Canis lupus |
| Authors | L. D. Mech |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Index ID | 5223830 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |