| HuntingThe wolf is a carnivore. Packs of wolves hunt any large herbivores in their range, while lone wolves are more prone to consume smaller animals. The hunting methods range from surprise attacks to long-lasting chases. Through the cooperation of a pack, wolves are able to pursue large prey for several hours before relenting, but the success rate is rather low. Solitary wolves catch small animals by pouncing and pinning them to the ground with their front paws, a technique also exhibited by foxes and coyotes. Wolves' diets include but are not limited to large mammals such as elk, caribou, moose and deer; they also prey on beavers, hares, rodents, and other small animals. A wolf needs between three and ten pounds of meat per day to survive, but as a wolf may not get a chance to eat every day, they can eat up to twenty pounds of meat in a sitting. When attacking, wolves generally target the neck, throat, and sides of an animal. Wolf packs mostly kill and feast on the weak, elderly, and sick animals, since large, healthy mammals can and will fight against wolves possibly injuring and even killing a great many wolves. In one study, less than 1 out of 10 chases of moose resulted in a successful kill. From |