Why do wolves kill/maul multiple sheep but not eat them?

A wolf pack's ferocity and apparent brutality is really a defensive measure. It is not rare for a wolf to be seriously injured by flailing hooves and slashing antlers. A well-placed kick could break a wolf's jaw, rendering it unable to feed itself. These are facts of life for wolves. read more

Yes, they do, especially if a lot of food is available. They may return several times to a kill to eat, and they often cache food for times when prey are scarce, but when human presence is detected, as when a rancher looks for his missing sheep, they effectively abandon the kill. read more

It is exceptionally rare for a healthy wolf to kill a human. In fact, worldwide, far more people have been killed from domesticated dogs, cattle, or pigs than the number killed by wolves. read more