Post by Ashara on Dec 18, 2013 15:24:34 GMT
There are two main areas where the Yerizhan wolves do their hunting. The first is the lake Xarek. Fishing isn't easy, only those hunters who have the patience and skill will succeed in catching a fish. Your average fish will only be enough to a single wolf. Fish in the lake aren't are plentiful as in the river. Beavers are plentiful at the edge of the lake as they too are attracted by the fish in the lake. The second hunting area are the Razeq meadows. Small prey such as rabbits, hares, raccoons, shrews, woodchucks, mice, and birds can be found there in abundance. Some larger birds such as pheasants are easy prey. They can be caught by a single wolf. Large prey such as wild deer, elk, caribou and moose can be found in the meadows, it takes several wolves to bring down one of these. Large herds of these often visit the meadows, herd of horses and ponies are also found in the meadow but they are difficult prey.
I researched a little and wrote up a guide on the diet of a wolf.
Wolves can eat every 5-6 hours when there is plenty of food available, or they can fast and live on scraps for 2 weeks when there is less food around. A male wolf eats about twenty pounds of food in every kill . The vast majority of their diet is made up out of meat however wolves will also eat wild berries and other fruit as a minor part of their diet. Wolves will also eat grass to purge their digestive system when they have eaten something that does not agree with them. Wolves eat their food very quickly, probably to protect it from being stolen, and to decrease the chance of attack from other predators. They eat the best parts first, and come back later for the remainder, as they can't afford to be wasteful. They will hide food in the snow, or icy soil, which helps to preserve it, and protect it from scavengers. Wolves tend to attack only the weak animals- the wounded,the sick,the young or the old.
Wolves eat several large animals such as moose, deer, elk, caribou,wild boar and musk oxen. Wolves will also eat smaller animals such as beavers, rabbits, hares, voles, fish, muskrats, lemmings, raccoons, shrews, woodchucks, shellfish, ground squirrels, mice, and birds. When food is scarce wolves may also eat earthworms or grasshoppers.When the attack comes, the prey is usually seized by either the nose or the rump. Rarely, if ever, does a wolf hamstring a prey animal. The actual death of the prey is usually caused by massive blood loss, shock, or both. Sometimes with smaller prey a neck bite will snap a backbone.
Beavers play an important roll as an alternative food source in the summer months, in some areas 60% of the wolf's diet is beaver. If a wolf manages to catch a beaver out of the water it is easy prey. - a single wolf can easily catch a beaver.
Caribou are only available during the winter,they migrate during the summer. A caribou will not always run when it encounters a wolf. Often they will stay and fight. A caribou can seriously injure or even kill a wolf with it's hooves. -Several wolves are needed
Moose: Wolves mainly prey on moose calves. Adult moose between 2 and 8 are rarely hunted by wolves only the young or the elderly animals are targeted. This is because moose have highly flexible joints and sharp, pointed hooves, and are capable of kicking with both front and back legs. Unlike other large, hooved mammals, such as horses, moose can kick in all directions including sideways. Moose are fully capable of killing bears and wolves. The more aggressive individuals are always darker in color.Sometimes, wolves will chase moose into shallow streams or onto frozen rivers, where their mobility is greatly impeded. Moose will sometimes stand their ground and defend themselves by charging at the wolves or lashing out at them with their powerful hooves. Wolves typically kill moose by tearing at their haunches and perineum, causing massive blood loss. Occasionally, a wolf may immobilise a moose by biting its sensitive nose, the pain of which can paralyze a moose. -several wolves needed. It's size makes the moose one of the wolfs most dangerous prey
Deer are easier to catch than other larger hoofed mammals deers usually flee rather than fighting. In defense a stag may attack a wolf. They can break a wolfs back with their sharp hooves. -Difficult for a single wolf. Two to three wolves needed.
Elk are only available in winter they migrate in spring. When faced by wolves they often stand their ground rather than fleeing. Antlers provide a means of defense, as does a strong front-leg kick. -several wolves needed
Wild boar tend to be aggressive animals. Wolves mainly hunt piglets. The tusk of a boar can injure or kill a wolf so caution is needed. It is best to aim for the boars soft under belly. -A single wolf can take down a boar but it is risky. For a male two or more wolves are required.
I researched a little and wrote up a guide on the diet of a wolf.
Wolves can eat every 5-6 hours when there is plenty of food available, or they can fast and live on scraps for 2 weeks when there is less food around. A male wolf eats about twenty pounds of food in every kill . The vast majority of their diet is made up out of meat however wolves will also eat wild berries and other fruit as a minor part of their diet. Wolves will also eat grass to purge their digestive system when they have eaten something that does not agree with them. Wolves eat their food very quickly, probably to protect it from being stolen, and to decrease the chance of attack from other predators. They eat the best parts first, and come back later for the remainder, as they can't afford to be wasteful. They will hide food in the snow, or icy soil, which helps to preserve it, and protect it from scavengers. Wolves tend to attack only the weak animals- the wounded,the sick,the young or the old.
Wolves eat several large animals such as moose, deer, elk, caribou,wild boar and musk oxen. Wolves will also eat smaller animals such as beavers, rabbits, hares, voles, fish, muskrats, lemmings, raccoons, shrews, woodchucks, shellfish, ground squirrels, mice, and birds. When food is scarce wolves may also eat earthworms or grasshoppers.When the attack comes, the prey is usually seized by either the nose or the rump. Rarely, if ever, does a wolf hamstring a prey animal. The actual death of the prey is usually caused by massive blood loss, shock, or both. Sometimes with smaller prey a neck bite will snap a backbone.
Beavers play an important roll as an alternative food source in the summer months, in some areas 60% of the wolf's diet is beaver. If a wolf manages to catch a beaver out of the water it is easy prey. - a single wolf can easily catch a beaver.
Caribou are only available during the winter,they migrate during the summer. A caribou will not always run when it encounters a wolf. Often they will stay and fight. A caribou can seriously injure or even kill a wolf with it's hooves. -Several wolves are needed
Moose: Wolves mainly prey on moose calves. Adult moose between 2 and 8 are rarely hunted by wolves only the young or the elderly animals are targeted. This is because moose have highly flexible joints and sharp, pointed hooves, and are capable of kicking with both front and back legs. Unlike other large, hooved mammals, such as horses, moose can kick in all directions including sideways. Moose are fully capable of killing bears and wolves. The more aggressive individuals are always darker in color.Sometimes, wolves will chase moose into shallow streams or onto frozen rivers, where their mobility is greatly impeded. Moose will sometimes stand their ground and defend themselves by charging at the wolves or lashing out at them with their powerful hooves. Wolves typically kill moose by tearing at their haunches and perineum, causing massive blood loss. Occasionally, a wolf may immobilise a moose by biting its sensitive nose, the pain of which can paralyze a moose. -several wolves needed. It's size makes the moose one of the wolfs most dangerous prey
Deer are easier to catch than other larger hoofed mammals deers usually flee rather than fighting. In defense a stag may attack a wolf. They can break a wolfs back with their sharp hooves. -Difficult for a single wolf. Two to three wolves needed.
Elk are only available in winter they migrate in spring. When faced by wolves they often stand their ground rather than fleeing. Antlers provide a means of defense, as does a strong front-leg kick. -several wolves needed
Wild boar tend to be aggressive animals. Wolves mainly hunt piglets. The tusk of a boar can injure or kill a wolf so caution is needed. It is best to aim for the boars soft under belly. -A single wolf can take down a boar but it is risky. For a male two or more wolves are required.
