How many years do gray wolves live for in the wild?

Grey wolves in captivity have been known to live for as long as 18–20 years, but the ones that get that old are the equivalent of centenarians in human society. Like large dogs, captive wolves more typically live about 10–12 years, though they benefit from good healthcare and a well-balanced diet. read more

The natural causes of wolf mortality are primarily starvation, which kills mostly pups, and death from other wolves because of territory fights. read more

There are at least 42 wild Mexican wolves in the southwest United States in 2008. In 2014, there are around 83 Mexican wolves in the wild. read more