On May 1st., 2016 in California Yosemite National Park packs of 8 to 10 wolves are killing deer and their population is decreasing drastically. Park authorities are worried about this situation and are trying to find solutions to this problem. Wolves are known to be the most aggressive because they hunt in groups that number from 7 to 10 at a time. They are carnivorous, with really sharp teeth that help them eat their prey. Despite the many myths about it they do not usually attack human beings. In a very complete and interesting article by the non-profit organization Living with Wolves they state the following facts: '' Wolves are very intelligent and they hunt in packs because they want reinforcement just in case something
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The incisors are used to cut, the canines are used to grab and hold, the premolars or carnassial slice and the molars crush. The bit of a wolf is very powerful, much more than a dog's. For example, a gray wolf can deliver a crushing force of 1,500 pounds per square inch when it bites, enough to break bones. On the other hand, the bite of a German shepherd has a crushing force of around 750 pounds per square inch. Although some people argue that wolves are not aggressive because they have not attacked them. That premise is basically wrong because wolves DO NOT normally attack people. According to an article found called wolves facts according to them they said that ''There are a lot of myths saying that wolves attack people but it is not true. They are mostly aggressive only to their pray.'' Wolves are interesting animals and they are always being studied precisely because of the way they get together to hunt. According to Living with Wolves, they change their hunting tactics depending on the weather, the terrain, and the type of animal they are hunting for they are beautiful animals and among them the Alaskan wolves stand
The incisors are used to cut, the canines are used to grab and hold, the premolars or carnassial slice and the molars crush. The bit of a wolf is very powerful, much more than a dog's. For example, a gray wolf can deliver a crushing force of 1,500 pounds per square inch when it bites, enough to break bones. On the other hand, the bite of a German shepherd has a crushing force of around 750 pounds per square inch. Although some people argue that wolves are not aggressive because they have not attacked them. That premise is basically wrong because wolves DO NOT normally attack people. According to an article found called wolves facts according to them they said that ''There are a lot of myths saying that wolves attack people but it is not true. They are mostly aggressive only to their pray.'' Wolves are interesting animals and they are always being studied precisely because of the way they get together to hunt. According to Living with Wolves, they change their hunting tactics depending on the weather, the terrain, and the type of animal they are hunting for they are beautiful animals and among them the Alaskan wolves stand