Gray Wolves Elk Prey Yellowstone National Park

A pack of 11 Gray Wolves surround their prey, two large Elk who are one of the main food supply for these animals in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park.

One of the main food source for Gray Wolves are moose, elk, caribou or any member of the deer species. In Yellowstone National Park, a pack of 11 Gray Wolves have appeared from the depths of the winter forest and surround their prey giving the Elk little chance to get away.

Typical behavior of a wolf pack is that they will hide themselves until their prey is distracted when they will slowly approach and start to threaten them. When the Gray Wolves catch their Elk or other similar animals, they will kill them by tearing at the backside causing them to bleed excessively until they lose their coordination and strength.

Once the prey has collapsed, the pack will continue to tear open the animal and commence feeding until the animal dies. Once in a while, the Gray Wolves will wait until their prey has died before beginning to eat. One wolf can eat about 3.2 to 3.5 kilograms of food in one feeding but they have been known to eat about 13-15 kilograms when starving. On a yearly basis, the wolves need about 1.5 tons of meat to remain strong and healthy.

Gray Wolves are the largest wild canine and usually travel in packs ranging from 2 to 20 wolves. During the winter in Yellowstone National Park, the Gray Wolves can partake in what is known as surplus killing as the deep snow will delay the Elk or large animals from escaping.

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Photo Title: Gray Wolves Elk Prey Yellowstone National Park

A pack of 11 Gray Wolves surround their prey, two large Elk who are one of the main food supply for these animals in the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park.