![]() They do also sometimes need to do battle for den space with a Giant Pacific Octopus. As adults, the females are smaller and a darker brownish grey (both remarkably camouflaged for when they are in their rocky dens). Both male and female juveniles are brownish orange and look even more eel-like, lacking the big head of the adults. In aquariums, their life expectancy is known to be at least 28 years. Wolf-Eels have long-lasting pair bonds, coming together when they are around 4-years-old and having their first clutch when they are around 7. The males do compete for females who will sometimes opt to swap dens and go live with the competitor. Sound like any other species you know? Wonder if it happens at mid-life? □ The mature males do carry battle wounds supporting that they don’t just hang out in dens waiting for a snack to come by, but rather that they will occasionally duke it out with other male Wolf-Eels.It was long thought that Wolf-Eels always mate for life but, this is not always the case. Mature male bearing the scars of battle ©2011 Gord Jenkins. ![]() If the features of an animal appear foreign to you, it is because it fulfils a role in Nature that is truly awe-inspiring possibly even beyond your imaginings. There is no ugly in Nature – only perfection. Such is the way when there is misunderstanding and disrespect for something you love. It hurts when people say this about Wolf-Eels. For more information on Giant Pacific Octopuses, click here for previous blogs and here for a blog specifically on hunting in Giant Pacific Octopus.ĭon’t say it, please don’t say it.For more information on Wolf-Eels (including that they are not an eel at all), see my previous blog here.Video and photos contributed by dive buddies Katie Morgan and Diane Reid while on our trip with God’s Pocket Dive Resort. I hope this 3-minute clip allows you to share in the awe and excitement.įor me, this was the NE Pacific Ocean equivalent of seeing a giraffe, elephant and rhino in close proximity. It was an exciting day in this wonderful marine neighbourhood. THEN, a Decorator Warbonnet emerges as well. In this encounter, the octopus passes directly over a mature male Wolf-Eel in his den. It’s a fortunate enough thing to be able to watch a large Giant Pacific Octopus when it is hunting. It is one of the most remarkable encounters I have witnessed in all my dives. Comparative Toxicogenomics Database.Giant Pacific Octopus passing over a mature male Wolf-Eel in his den.Integrated Taxonomic Information System.First litter of wild wolf pups born in Mexico. New World wolves and coyotes owe debt to dogs. While these are some general characteristics of wolves, we continue below with different breeds of wolves and their specific information. It needs to be durable to protect them from adverse weather conditions, protect against attack and even help in serving as camouflage. This is due to a reflective membrane on the back of their eyes known as the tapetum lucidum.Ī wolf's fur is dense, thick and coarse. Their sense of smell is keenly developed and their eyes are well-suited to seeing in low-light environments. They can also jump high, something necessary for the often mountainous habitats in which they dwell. They have a very strong musculature with a powerful jaw and very sharp teeth which allow them to hunt and survive in often challenging environments.Ĭertain wolf breeds can reach speeds of up to 40 mph. Depending on the breed of wolf, they are generally large than dogs, weighing between 40 and 80 kilos. ![]() ![]() The main distribution of wolves in Europe is in Russia and surrounding countries where wolf packs are still found.Īlthough wolves do have many similarities with certain domestic dog breeds, there are also important differences. This may lead you to ask, ‘where do wolves live now?’ Wolves in the wild are mainly distributed in the United States of America and parts of Europe. The development of civilizations and natural changes in the environment has changed the picture of wolf distribution. In their origins, wolves were distributed over the majority of the world, including the Americas, Asia and Europe. The wolf has existed on earth for approximately 800,000 years.
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