Nat Geo - The Hidden Life of Wolves

Nat Geo Pictures - Wolves

Photograph by Joel Sartore

The wolf is the largest member of the dog family. With thick, shaggy hair and a bushy tail, it looks a lot like a German shepherd dog. Wolves have long legs to run great distances and powerful jaws to grab prey and hold it. The gray wolf pictured here lives at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota.

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