The pack, the basic unit of wolf social life, is usually a family group. It is made up of animals related to each other by blood and family ties of affection and mutual aid. Wolf pups are born in northern climates as late as early June and in southern climates as early as late February The average litter size is 4 to 6 cubs. The cubs weigh approximately one pound at birth and cannot see or hear. Fur color varies from gray, tan and brown to pure white or black. ... http://www.squidoo.com/wolves Mon, 12 May 2008 04:23:20 -0600 FeedCreator 1.7.2 Thu, 08 May 2008 01:40:52 -0600 http://www.squidoo.com/wolves The pack, the basic unit of wolf social life, is usually a family group. It is made up of animals related to each other by blood and family ties of affection and mutual aid. Wolf pups are born in northern climates as late as early June and in southern climates as early as late February The average litter size is 4 to 6 cubs. The cubs weigh approximately one pound at birth and cannot see or hear. Fur color varies from gray, tan and brown to pure white or black. Packs can have as little as 2 members or as many as 30 members. Average Pack size is 6 to 8. Pack Territories vary with location. In the Alaskan or Canadian Wilderness the territory for one pack ranges from 300 to 1,000 square miles while in the continental U.S. the territory is between 25 and 150 square miles. A Wolf in a hurry can go as fast as 35 miles per hour for short distances. Fact: A wolf howl can last anywhere from 3 to 11 seconds. Source: Gray Wolf, National Wildlife Federation. Fact: When a wolf becomes separated from his pack, it howls. The other members of his pack respond, giving him a sound to guide him home. Thu, 08 May 2008 01:40:52 -0600