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- Dictionarywolf/wʊlf/
noun
- 1. a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family, living and hunting in packs. It is native to both Eurasia and North America, but is much persecuted and has been widely exterminated.
- 2. used figuratively to refer to a rapacious, ferocious, or voracious person or thing: "he calls the media ravening wolves"
verb
- 1. devour (food) greedily: "he wolfed down his breakfast"
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2 days ago · The wolf (Canis lupus; pl.: wolves), also known as the gray wolf or grey wolf, is a large canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus have been recognized, including the dog and dingo, though gray wolves, as popularly understood, only comprise naturally-occurring wild subspecies.
Jul 2, 2024 · The dire wolf (Aenocyon dirus / iː ˈ n ɒ s aɪ. ɒ n ˈ d aɪ r ə s /) is an extinct canine. The dire wolf lived in the Americas (with a possible single record also known from East Asia) during the Late Pleistocene and Early Holocene epochs (125,000–9,500 years ago). The species was named in 1858, four years after the first specimen had ...
6 days ago · Wolf–Rayet stars, often abbreviated as WR stars, are a rare heterogeneous set of stars with unusual spectra showing prominent broad emission lines of ionised helium and highly ionised nitrogen or carbon. The spectra indicate very high surface enhancement of heavy elements, depletion of hydrogen, and strong stellar winds.
Jun 25, 2024 · Timber wolves, also known as gray wolves or Canis lupus, are majestic creatures that have captured the imagination of humans for centuries. These remarkable animals are known for their complex social structure, impressive hunting abilities, and iconic howls that echo through the wilderness.
Jun 12, 2024 · June 12, 2024 Want to help us save wildlife? Join IFAW For centuries, wolves have captured our imaginations. Some cultures consider wolves to be important symbols of power or protection, while others make them out to be menacing villains—think Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs.
Jun 28, 2024 · Maned wolf, (Chrysocyon brachyurus), rare large-eared member of the dog family (Canidae) found in remote plains areas of central South America. The maned wolf has a foxlike head, long reddish brown fur, very long blackish legs, and an erectile mane. Its length ranges from 125 to 130 cm (50 to 52.
Jun 23, 2024 · A chain of three tiny bones transmits sound waves across the middle ear. A muscular diaphragm separates the heart and the lungs from the abdominal cavity. Only the left aortic arch persists. (In birds the right aortic arch persists; in reptiles, amphibians, and fishes both arches are retained.)
