Longevity and Productivity of Three Wolves, Canis lupus, in the Wild

Authors

  • Jim Holyan Nez Perce Tribe Wolf Recovery Program, P.O. Box 1922, McCall, Idaho 83638
  • Diane K. Boyd Wildlife Biology Program, School of Forestry, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59828
  • Curtis M. Mack Nez Perce Tribe Wolf Recovery Program, P.O. Box 1922, McCall, Idaho 83638
  • Daniel H. Pletscher Wildlife Biology Program, School of Forestry, University of Montana, Missoula, Montana 59828

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v119i3.158

Keywords:

Wolf, Canis lupus, longevity, reproduction, Montana, Idaho

Abstract

We document longevity and productivity of three Wolves (Canis lupus) in the wild in Montana and Idaho, USA. Two male Wolves each attained ages of at least 13 years, while a female was 12.2 years old. All three Wolves in our study were older at the time of their last known reproductive events than others reported in the literature.

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