As you explore the Arctic Encounter®, be sure to stop by the gray wolf exhibit to visit Dakota, Crow, Cheyenne and Pawnee, four siblings born in April of 2001 at the Wildlife Science Center in Minnesota.

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One exciting feature of this exhibit is the log cabin, which provides visitors with a nose-to-nose view of the wolves in beautiful, natural surroundings.

Gray wolves can be found in the Northern Hemisphere with the exception of deserts and tropical forests. Their current range includes parts of North America, areas within some European countries, and select areas in Asia. The gray wolf may reach up to six feet in length and can weigh anywhere from 70 to 100 pounds. Females are typically smaller than males. Gray wolves are protected under the Endangered Species Act in the United States.

Wolves are highly social animals and travel in packs organized by rank. A pack is made up of a family of related animals led by a mated pair known as the alpha pair. The alpha male and female are usually the oldest and most experienced members of the pack. The size of the pack varies from fewer than seven to almost twenty, depending partly on the availability of prey.