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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 18 2018, 09:47 PM (927 Views) | |
| Taipan | Jan 18 2018, 09:47 PM Post #1 |
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Northwestern Wolf - Canis lupus occidentalis The Mackenzie Valley Wolf (Canis lupus occidentalis) is perhaps the largest subspecies of Gray Wolf in North America, males averaging between 100 and 115 pounds, but weighing up to 145 pounds. The Mackenzie Valley Wolf has a specialized body that has made it one of the world's most efficient hunters. Its powerful neck is a very important adaptation: it has to be strong to support the wolf's large head and is crucial for bringing down prey. The skull is 31cm (12 inches) long and is armed with an impressive array of large canines and carnassial teeth which, when coupled with huge jaw muscles that are evident from the large sagittal crest and wide zygomatic arches, give it an incredible biteforce that is strong enough to break the bones of prey and even crack the femur of moose. The majority of the Mackenzie Valley Wolf's prey includes wood bison, muskox, moose, caribou, deer, and elk. Mackenzie valley wolves introduced into Yellowstone have taken down adult Bison, the largest wild bovid, proving their success and adaptability in a whole new environment. Livestock Gaurdian Donkey - Equus africanus asinus The donkey or ass (Equus africanus asinus) is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. The wild ancestor of the donkey is the African wild ass, E. africanus. The donkey has been used as a working animal for at least 5000 years. Standard sized donkeys tend to weigh 400 to 500 pounds and stand 36 to 48 inches at the withers. Although often portrayed as moody and difficult to work with, donkeys, if trained right, can be loyal and effective farm hands that are naturally inclined to not only herd but also protect sheep and goats from predators such as coyotes and roaming dogs.
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| Mammuthus | Apr 11 2018, 03:24 AM Post #16 |
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Quite interesting actually, I was never aware such animals were used for Wolf protection. |
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| CanineCanis | Apr 11 2018, 05:08 AM Post #17 |
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An experience male wolf could pull it off |
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