Unlike other large carnivores, wolves are social animals. They live in packs with a complex social structure.

Each individual has their place and rank and must show this to others through their behaviour. Only the dominant pair, known as the 'alpha' pair, can reproduce.

Wolves communicate by marking their territory and through a range of sounds, such as growls and howls that can be heard several kilometres away.

These canids hunt in packs. The size of the prey depends on the size of the group.

The Mackenzie wolf exhibits a wide range of colours, from white to black. Its coat thickens in winter, providing better protection against the cold and wind.

The wolf has five toes on its front paws and four on its hind paws. Its slanted eyes have yellow irises.