Arctic Wolf- Animal Details

AnimalID	Name
5048	Arctic Wolf
LocationName:	Arctic
Origin:	Original ZT
PurchaseCost:	$1,150
RequiresResearch:	No
IsClimber:	No
IsJumper:	Yes


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Description:
The Arctic wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf. Arctic wolves have white coats, which are thicker than the coats of southern wolves. Their ears are smaller and more rounded, their muzzles are slightly shorter, and their legs are noticeably shorter. They are also heavier in build, with a full-grown male weighing as much as 175 pounds. Arctic wolves live on the islands of the Canadian Arctic and on the northern coast of Greenland, roughly north of 70° North latitude. They inhabit a harsh world comprised of tundra, glacier valleys, and ice fields. The ground in these regions is permanently frozen. Arctic wolves are able to endure temperatures as low as -70° F. Due to its isolation, this wolf is the purest of all the wolf breeds. As the terrain of Arctic wolves is both inhospitable and inaccessible, little is known about their behavior in the wild, especially during the long, dark winter months. Even the vast majority of Inuit live further south than the Arctic wolf. Research conducted during the summer indicates that much of the Arctic wolf's behavior is the same as that of its southern cousin. Pack solidarity among Arctic wolves seems greater, probably due to the fact that a lone wolf is unlikely to survive in this environment. In the wild, the Arctic wolf generally lives about seven years, whereas in captivity, it can live over 17 years. Arctic wolves will eat any animal that they can catch: from voles, lemmings, hares, and birds, to caribou and musk oxen. When seeking larger prey, they must hunt together in packs, as caribou and musk oxen are too powerful for any one wolf to bring down alone. Since there is little cover in this region, the wolves must approach an alerted herd that has already formed a defensive circle, with the calves in the center. The wolf pack circles the herd, trying to force it to scatter so that the wolves can isolate the young or weak members. A single musk ox will provide enough food to last the wolves several days. Arctic wolves consume every part of their prey, including the skin, fur, and bones. Wolves usually live in small packs or family groups of seven to ten individuals, consisting of a breeding pair, their cubs, and their offspring. The two dominant wolves are the alpha male and female, and the other pack members defer to them. Wolves communicate through postures and expressions as well as with growls, howls, whimpers, whines, and barks. A single, subtle body movement can express volumes. A wolf will flatten its ears against the side of its head when afraid, and bare its teeth when angry. Subordination is shown by lowering body and tail, or by rolling on the back. A playful wolf will dance around and lower the front part of its body, leaving the back part raised. After mating in March, the pregnant female leaves the pack to find a den in which to give birth. The cubs are born deaf, blind, and helpless. They are totally dependent on their mother, and she in turn relies on her mate to bring her food. All the adults in the pack cooperate in feeding and caring for the cubs. By the following year, they may be ready to leave the pack. The Arctic wolf is the only subspecies of wolf that not only is not threatened, but is still found throughout the whole of its historical range. Their remote habitat has served to protect them from the human threat that has brought other wolf populations so close to extinction.
Attractiveness Adult:	Attractiveness Young:	Initial Happiness:	Habitat Preference:
15	45	50	85
Captivity:	Crowd:	CrowdHappiness Change:	ClimbsCliffs:
8	20	-5	Yes


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To build a good animal exhibit you need to ask a few questions: (click them for the answers)
Which fence is suitable for this animal in terms of strength, if it can be climbed or jumped over?
How big should the exhibit be and what Terrain should be used?
What foliage should be used?
What rocks should be used?
What shelter does the animal need?
What toy does the animal like?
How deep should the exhibit be if using the "Pit Method"?						1 level

FenceName	Purchase Cost	Height	Strength	Life:	Cost Effective
Stick Pole Fence	$75	2	225	12	16.0
Stick Pole Window Fence	$75	2	225	12	16.0
Chain-link Fence	$70	2	200	10	14.3
Post and Rail Fence	$90	2	250	12	13.3
Wood Slat Window Fence	$110	2	240	12	10.9
Wooden Slat Fence	$110	2	240	12	10.9
Rock Wall Fence	$150	2	280	14	9.3
Rock Window Fence	$150	2	280	14	9.3
Concrete Chain Fence	$150	2	275	14	9.3
Plexiglas Fence	$150	2	270	13	8.7
Iron Bar Fence	$180	2	290	14	7.8
Concrete Fence	$200	2	300	15	7.5
Reinforced Concrete Fence	$225	3	460	16	7.1
Reinforced Concrete and Glass Fence	$225	3	420	15	6.7
Concrete and Iron Bar Fence	$240	3	440	15	6.3
Electrified Chain-link Fence	$300	3	480	18	6.0
Electrified Iron Bar Fence	$350	3	400	18	5.1


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Animal Density:	Min	Number of Animals/Exhibit									Max
35	4										20
Terrain Name	Value	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Snow	80	28	56	84	112	140	168	196	224	252	280
Gray stone	15	5	11	16	21	26	32	37	42	47	53
Fresh water	5	2	4	5	7	9	11	12	14	16	18
Rocks	8	11	22	34	45	56	67	78	90	101	112
Foliage	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Elevation	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Exhibit Size	100	35	70	105	140	175	210	245	280	315	350


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ID	Value	TreeName	Foliage Effect	Cost/ Square	Cost Effective
		none


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ID	Value	RockName	Size X	Size Y	Rock	Rock Effect	Purchase Cost	Cost Effective
9219	3	Small Snowy Rock	1	1	Yes	24	$75	32.0
9218	3	Medium Snowy Rock	1	1	Yes	24	$85	28.2
9220	7	Large Snowy Rock	2	2	Yes	10	$175	5.7
9221	7	Large Snowy Rock	2	2	Yes	10	$185	5.4
9211	7	Snowy Rock Formation	8	2		10	$700	1.4


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Shelter ID	Shelter Name	Shelter Value	Shelter Effect	Purchase Cost	Capacity	Requires Research
8102	Snowy Rock Cave	25	15	$600	4	Yes
8109	Large Concrete Shelter	20	10	$225	6	Yes
8108	Concrete Shelter	19	9	$175	4
8112	Large Wood Shelter	18	8	$325	6	Yes
8107	Small Concrete Shelter	17	7	$125	2
8111	Wood Shelter	16	6	$225	4
8110	Small Wood Shelter	13	3	$175	2


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ToyID	ToyName	ToyValue	PurchaseCost
	None


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ReproductionChance:	High	SickChance:	10
ReproductionInterval(months):	5	SickChange:	-15
HappyReproduceThreshold:	95	DeathChance:	45
Offspring:	2	TimeDeath(months):	12
BabyToAdult(months):	3


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Gray Wolf	0	KeeperFoodType:	Meat
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		Man


General Information	Building an Exhibit	The Life Cycle	Who do they like to live with and eat?