What is K Locus?
The K locus, is genetically know to transpire in the dog genome(DNA). Which in returns transforms normally gray-coated color into black-coated color individual wolves through natural selection of course, studies have also found this to play a role in how wolves chose a mate. If one wolf is kk(Gray) and the other wolf is Kk(black), there pups would have better outcome to combating illnesses, and higher rate for larger litter. However, if both wolves are kk, they will mostlikely have normal size litter but will like lose their pups to disease, same goes for two Kk, which in return could create a lethal KK, thus this pup will mostlikely die in the womb or be conceived but would die, shortly after to terminal illnesses. K , scientific definition name is called, kurokami, which stands for the Japanese word for "black hair."
What happens if a wolf has KK in genetics?
This will be fatal for well being of the pup, it will not make it to adult hood, this typically happens when a wolf has two Kk(black), it's truly rare for KK to survive to adult hood.
What are genetic pockets?
In such rare cases when wolf genetic population drop so low that they, breed with the coyote to create a coywolf. This was located throughout eastern northern America, from Canada to south to Virginia, this is also know as adaptation to changing environment. This is a primary example of genetic pockets or isolation of a population. This type of isolation limits the genetic variation of DNA make up in wolves, thus, this reduces there chances of fighting of diseases or environmental changes which this limits the pack ability to survive in adverse climates. However, as individuals we all know, that animals will adapt and thrive to there environmental challenges, as that is how species evolved.
Which genetic gene is recessive or dominant?
The different version genes are called," alleles. Like all living things, they carry two copies of there parents unless they are parthenogenesis, which means it only needs one viable parent to produce them asexually. This does leave the population at risk of eradication of a disease that they cannot fight off expose it self within the population. Since wolves carry same allele, they are known as," homozygous." while if a wolf carries two different types alleles, it is called," heterozygous." Due to dogs cross breeding with the wolves, they have brought over there own genetic material known as KB (Black), this making dominant gene, since wolves carry Ky. What if it carry KBKy, it will just have two copies as KB, which is a form of a mutation. Ky is the recessive gene in wolf population.
What habitat wolves inhabit?
Wolves thrive in forested areas, grasslands, steppes, tundra , boreal forests, deserts, and swampy areas.
How far can a wolf species range?
A wolf packs territory is as large as 50 square miles (129 square kilometers) or to over 1,000 square miles (2,590 square kilometers). Wolves can travel up to five miles per hour (8 kilometers) , can reach up to speeds of 40 miles per hour(64 kilometers) an hour.
What type of diet wolves have?
Typically depending on the wolf species, they eat, carrion, small invertebrates, fish, avian(birds). They also eat array of wild berries and veggies. Type of prey they hunt, depending on region the wolf calls its place home, they can eat, deer, moose, bison, elk, mountain goats, reindeer, hares, birds, fish, etc. 60% of there diet consists of meat, as 40% of herbivores diet. So, in reality wolves can eat just about anything.
Do some eat fruit/ vegetables?
Yes.
Why are wolves viewed as bad creatures?
Nursery rhymes are fraction of the reason wolves are viewed as bad animals. The largest reason is due to fact that, has to do with centuries ago. People was afraid of the wolf howling, as it was strong and ranged far, it could be heard miles away and be felt at your door step. The noise it self given the residents the shivers or the idea that the beast behind the howl. The other reason behind this, was the theory that wolves was killing livestock, which gave it the reputation of the tendency to kill livestock, which in actuality coyotes /foxes was main culprit of killing livestock . Another reason, was installing fear into generations , " If you don't behave, the wolf will get you!" Lastly, individuals coming across a wolf pack feeding, envision themselves as prey(livestock) being devoured by wolves. Thus, this view was highly indicative towards wolves, which prompted there ratification in the early in 1800-1900s, the last wolf pack was slaughtered unmercifully in 1926, was enlisted in 1974, as endangered as a mandate to recover the wolves of Yellowstone, however they went extinct 1926, it was 48 years a little to late, so they reintroduced wolves from Canada in 1995 of January 12th.
What is the likelihood of a wolf attacking a human?
Rare, the only case of a wolf attacking a human was a 6 year old child , near Ivey bay, Alaska in April 2000, that was the last attack reported, unless the individual is hunter, in natural order of things, "an eye for an eye." ( I see this less a attack on people but more of a wolf defending it self.) Documation of 80 wolf- human encounters , 39 cases of aggression among healthy wolves, 12 cases of unknown illness or rabid (Rabies, I'm surprised USA haven't dealt with rabies, like England did already. ), 29 cases of fearless behavior in wolves, 6 cases of healthy aggression act, with people with dogs( Wolves, are more focused on the dogs, as they see them as rival within there territory. As wolves are highly territorial. ) 16 case of rabid, when wolves bit but none was fatal, 6 cases where bits was severed.
How many wolf species are there?
There are 3 wolf species, canis lupus, canis rufus, and canis simensis, there are 38 subspecies which are cross between dog and grey wolf.
Which one has the largest population?
The grey wolf has the largest population of wolves, ranging from 200,000- 250,000s individuals.
Whose endangered?
Red wolf, abyssinian wolf, eastern wolf, dog, mexican gray wolf, northern eastern wolf, eurasian wolf, arctic wolf, great plain wolf, Indian wolf, northern rocky mountain wolf, interior alaskan wolf,arabian wolf, baffin island wolf, etc.
Whose extinct?
Japanese wolf, hokkaido wolf, cascade mountain wolf, Newfoundland wolf, African golden wolf, steppe wolf, indian wolf, polar wolf, mexican gray wolf, red wolf, Ethiopian wolf, etc.
Do wolves have pack dynamic structure or family oriented?
Wolves have recently been announced as family-oriented pack back in 2018, as they have a breeding pair known as alpha ( Male and female). However, many people with structure packs, is trying to re-established that there is a hierarchy within pack dynamic.
Why do wolves show so much aggression during feeding time?
To establish who eats first, which typically the alpha pair and pups eat first. Then the other members, which has a feeding structure as well, typically the order is after alpha and pups, it is beta & Gemma, omega (subordinate) eat last. Feeding time is also time for one to establish dominance and authority over others, that's why have aggressive feedings. Which very much contradict the no hierarchy within a pack, all group animals, including us humans, have a hierarchy, such as democracy or matriarch.
What are different types of howls?
Wolves have 21 different howl dialects species world wide. Main howls of the gray wolf, Territorial howl, mate howl, individual howls.
Are they unique for each individual wolf?
Yes, each individual wolf has it's own unique howl, this is one of the ways wolves identify one another.
When are pups born?
May to early June.
When do pups emerge from the den?
About 10- 14 days, after they are born, basically 1 month..
When do pups meet the pack?
3 months old.
When do they join pack hunt?
6 to 8 months old.
When do pups have there first taste of meat?
3 weeks of age.
When do pups follow along with the pack?
6 to 8 months old.