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The gray wolf or grey wolf, also known as the timber wolf or western wolf, is a canid native to the wilderness and remote areas of Eurasia and North America. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Canis lupus
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population stable) Encyclopedia of Life
Height: 2.6 – 2.8 ft. (Adult, At Shoulder)
Mass: Male: 66 – 180 lbs (Adult), Female: 51 – 120 lbs (Adult)
Did you know: A pack of grey wolves commonly contains around 5 to 12 animals, and defends a large territory, although a pack can be as large as up to 36 animals. dkfindout.com

 
Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. Two species are traditionally recognised, the African elephant and the Asian elephant, although some evidence suggests ... Wikipedia
Length: Asian elephant: 18 – 21 ft.
Tail length: Asian elephant: 3.9 – 4.9 ft.
Gestation period: Asian elephant: 18 – 22 months, African bush elephant: 22 months
Lifespan: Asian elephant: 48 years, African bush elephant: 60 – 70 years, African forest elephant: 60 – 70 years
Mass: Asian elephant: 6,000 lbs, African bush elephant: 13,000 lbs, African forest elephant: 6,000 lbs


The lion is one of the big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. The commonly used term African lion collectively denotes the several subspecies in Africa. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Panthera leo
Conservation status: Vulnerable (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life
Lifespan: 10 – 14 years (Adult, In the wild)
Mass: Male: 420 lbs (Adult), Female: 280 lbs (Adult)
Did you know: Male lions defend the pride's territory while females do most of the hunting. express.co.uk

 
The tiger is the largest cat species, most recognisable for their pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. The species is classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, leopard, jaguar and snow leopard. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Panthera tigris
Conservation status: Endangered (Population decreasing) Encyclopedia of Life
Lifespan: 20 – 26 years (In captivity)
Mass: Male: 200 – 670 lbs (Adult), Female: 140 – 370 lbs (Adult)
Did you know: In 2013, there were 42 tigers that were documented as being killed by poachers. brandongaille.com

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