What does a wild wolf look like?
A lot like a big dog — because dogs descended from wolves. But a wolf has longer legs, bigger feet, and a narrower chest than large domestic dogs. While a domestic dog’s tail may curl, a wolf’s does not. In distinguishing wolf tracks from those of large dogs, size is ineffective. Is a gray wolf gray? The “gray” wolf coat may vary in color from pure white to coal black. The usual color is not gray but light tan or cream mixed with brown, black, and white. Much of the black is concentrated on the back, the forehead tends to be brown, and the lower part of the head and body are whitish. How do you tell a wolf from a coyote or dog? It isn’t easy. Wolves howl, whimper and rarely bark. Their howling is described as haunting by some, mournful by others who have heard them in the wild. The call of adult wolves differs from that of coyotes and dogs. It is a long and clear howl not interrupted by short yaps and barks. Distinguishing wolves from coyotes and dogs is different especially when ligh
