What Is a Wolf?
A wolf is a mammal. It has fur, breathes air and is part of the dog family.
Wolves eat meat. They live in forests, mountains, grasslands and cold places.
Wolf
A wolf is a big wild animal in the dog family. It has thick fur, four strong legs and a bushy tail. Wolves often live in family groups.
Fun Facts About Wolves
- A baby wolf is called a pup.
- A group of wolves is called a pack.
- Wolves make loud howling sounds.
- A wolf has a very good sense of smell.
Easy learning for little ones
Talk and Move
Try one short prompt at a time. Children can point, speak or copy the movement.
- 1
Point to the wolf's ears.
- 2
Say âwolfâ and make a soft howl.
- 3
Pretend to walk together in a pack.
Home, Food and Movement
- Home: forests, mountains and grasslands
- Food: meat from animals such as deer
- Movement: walks, runs and swims
- Sound: howls, barks and growls
Easy Practice Sentences
Easy: I see a wolf.
Medium: The wolf has thick fur.
Challenge: The wolf walks with its family.
Say each sentence aloud and point to the picture.
Activity Idea
Make a wolf picture.
- Draw a wolf with two pointed ears.
- Add four paws and a bushy tail.
- Draw trees or mountains around it.
- Tell a grown-up what sound a wolf makes.
This activity helps children draw, speak and learn about a wolfâs home.
Wolf Body Parts
- Ears: help the wolf hear
- Nose: helps it smell food
- Teeth: help it eat meat
- Legs: help it walk and run
- Paws: help it move across the ground
Look and Think
- Can you point to the wolfâs ears?
- What colour is its fur?
- Can you find its four paws?
- Does the wolf have a bushy tail?
Learning Safely About Wolves
- Wolves are wild animals. Never go near one.
- Never touch or feed a wolf.
- Stay with a grown-up at a wildlife park.
- Always stay behind the safety fence.
Compare and Think
- Wolf and fox: both are in the dog family, but a wolf is bigger
- Wolf and pet dog: both have fur and paws, but a wolf is wild
- Wolf and lion: both eat meat, but a lion is a wild cat
Life in a Wolf Pack
Wolves often live together in a pack. A pack is a wolf family.
Grown-up wolves look after the pups. The pups learn by watching and playing.
Why Wolves Need Protection
Wolves need safe places to live. They also need enough food and clean water.
People can protect the wild places where wolves live.
Wolf Words to Learn
- Pup: a baby wolf
- Pack: a group of wolves
- Howl: a long, loud wolf sound
- Fur: hair that covers a wolfâs body
- Habitat: an animalâs home
Check understanding
Quick Questions
Say each answer aloud. Then check it with a grown-up.
Q1
What is a baby wolf called?
Answer
A baby wolf is called a pup.
Q2
What is a group of wolves called?
Answer
A group of wolves is called a pack.
Q3
What sound does a wolf make?
Answer
A wolf howls.
Q4
What does a wolf eat?
Answer
A wolf eats meat.