Meet a resident of the Bioparco

Currently visible Grey wolf

Orma

Canis lupus

Orma

Their story, personality and the details worth observing in person.

Meet Orma

Orma is an invented editorial name for this provisional profile. In the sample story, the animal curiously explores keeper-provided enrichment and often chooses the same quiet spot to rest. This individual profile does not describe a real specimen and will be replaced by Bioparco.

An individual, not just a species

The identity card of Orma

Sex
non specificato
Origin
The individual name, sex and story are invented provisional editorial content; scientific information refers to the species.

Verifiable facts and scientific language

Species profile

Grey wolf

Canis lupus

The grey wolf is a social canid living in family groups.

Class
Mammalia
Diet
Carnivore
IUCN status
LC Least Concern Least Concern (LC) It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk. IUCN Red List classification
Natural habitat
Forests, tundra, steppes and mountains.
Distribution
North America and Eurasia.
Feeding
Ungulates, small mammals and carrion.
Characteristics
A social canid living in family groups.

One fact to take home

Observe, connect, remember

Howls, postures and scent coordinate the pack and mark territory.