An Example of Endurance in an Old Wolf, Canis lupus
by
L. David Mech1
An 11 to 13-year-old Arctic Wolf (Canis lupus arctos) was observed chasing a young Arctic Hare (Lepus arcticus) for 6 to 7 minutes and catching it. This provides an example of the degree of endurance of which an old wolf is capable.
Key words: Wolf, Canis lupus, Arctic Hare, Lepus arcticus, endurance, predation, hunting behavior, caching
This resource is based on the following source (Northern Prairie Publication LDM0158):
Mech, L. David. 1997. An example of endurance in an old wolf, Canis
lupus. Canadian Field-Naturalist 111(4):654-655.
This resource should be cited as:
Mech, L. David. 1997. An example of endurance in an old wolf, Canis
lupus. Canadian Field-Naturalist 111(4):654-655. Jamestown, ND:
Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center Online.
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/mammals/enduex/index.htm
(Version 16MAR2000).
Table of Contents
1 Biological Resources Division, U. S. Geological Survey, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, 11510 American Holly Drive, Laurel, Maryland 20708. Mailing address: North Central Forest Experiment Station, 1992 Folwell Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
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