Adapted to travel and hunt, the Wolf is an efficient predator. It has long legs, large teeth and powerful jaws, and the ability to pursue prey at 60km/h speed. Excellent sense of sight and smell help the Wolf to catch its preferred prey – large animals such as the Eurasian Elk. Wolf moves with purpose and determination, and can travel long distances within short periods of time. Wolf is found all over the Northern Hemisphere.

Unlike other large carnivores of the north, Wolf lives in packs. Most often, the Wolf pack is a family unit. A pair of Wolves and their offspring form a tight family group that survives with co-operation with each other. In Finland, Wolf packs are usually formed by seven individuals.

Wolves are very social animals. They have a complex communication system with each other. Wolves communicate subtly with each other via howling, facial expressions, gestures, postures and scent marks.

Wolf in Finland

In Finland, Wolves inhabit western and eastern parts of the country. Only under 200 Wolves roam the wilderness here.

The Wolf was almost demolished from Europe in the 19th century. Persecution still persists, and Wolf indeed must be the most misunderstood animal in the world. The Wolf has recovered and adapted to the changing conditions even though they are still sadly being poached. Conservation of Wolf has improved.