Timber Wolf Research Paper

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The great Timber Wolf is mainly found in very large portions of the U.S. and Canada. Predominantly the wolves are found in the lower 48 states of the United States however, they can be found most everywhere in Canada. The Timber Wolves can be seen in nearly all of America, except for some the South - East region. It can adapt to all climates, both cold and warm. The biotic and abiotic factors this wolf uses is as followed: Biotic: food, grass/territory/land, trees, humans, and other animals. Abiotic: water, air, sunlight, cars, buildings, and shelter.
The structural adaptations of the grey wolf are his large, long ears which are essential for hearing, his large,sharp,strong teeth for ripping away and eating his prey, and his long

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