The size of a wolf’s track is dependent on the age and size of the wolf, as well as the substrate the track was made in. A good size estimate for a gray wolf’s track size is 4 1/2 inches long by 3 1/2 inches wide. In comparison, a coyote’s track will be closer to 2 1/2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide. Only a few breeds of dogs leave tracks longer than 4 inches (Great Danes, St. Bernards, and some bloodhounds). Red wolves have smaller feet than gray wolves.
狼的足迹大小取决于狼的年龄和大小,以及它所处的基底。灰太狼的足迹尺寸估计值是4 1/2英寸长3 1/2英寸宽。相比之下,郊狼的足迹更接近2.5英寸长1.5英寸宽。只有少数品种的狗留下的足迹超过4英寸(大丹犬、圣伯纳德犬和一些猎犬)。红狼的脚比灰狼小。
All wolves have feet superbly adapted to long-distance travel over different types of terrain and through (and over!) snow. The wolf’s blocky feet and long, flexible toes conform to uneven terrain, thus allowing the animal to maintain speed when necessary as well as a tireless, ground-eating trot when traveling.
所有的狼都有很好的脚,能够适应不同地形的长途旅行下雪。狼的粗脚和长而灵活的脚趾适应不平坦的地形,因此在必要的时候它可以保持速度,在旅行时也可以不知疲倦地小跑。