Wolf Santury area size ?

[rose_yana_wolf]

Ok I'm doing a project at college and need some help with finding out area size of a Santury for wolves and wondering if anyone knew what would be the best size at and also what ojbects would be best to have inside it. m

Many thanks

Rose

[Dark-Hyena]

I'd say it would have to be very large, considering that wolves in the wild hold territories that encompass miles of land. Depends on how many wolves really. The more wolves, the more territory needed to feed them all. Wolves in Alberta apparently have territories encompassing 357-1779 square km of land, so I doubt any sanctuary could manage that.

Wolves are intelligent animals and bore easily. Novelty objects introduced every few days or so (chew toys, new flavour meats etc.) would keep their minds stimulated.

[Sharona]

Captive Wolves enclosures range from tiny Zoo enclosures to Acres of fenced in land like Haliburton Forest Wolf Center which has 15 acres.(One of the Largest in the world)

Enrichment activity for captive animals of intelligence is important to their health & well being.
At Wolf Howl Animal Preserve, they are constantly trying new things to keep the Wolves entertained

Wooden & Rock Platforms in the enclosure give the wolves higher vantage points. Toys, like "Kongs" filled with treats, Pumpkins at Halloween, Eggs at Easter, A Sausage decorated Tree at Christmas
You can visit the site www.everythingwolf.com & read about some of the things Maria does for her Wolves......

Sharona

[rose_yana_wolf]

Oh thanks guys ^^ thanks for the site Sharona *huggles*. I like the hoildays idea no reason why they shouldn't enjoy it as well

[LaughingWolf]

It depends on how many wolves, and the setting.

I am just assuming you are looking to make an enclosure, and not designating a large area of land as an open sanctuary.

As a general rule, you want a minimum of 2 acres for 2 to 4 wolves.

Climate is also very important to consider. Some form of shade is essential, so trees or man made shelters are a good idea.

Wolf cubs like toys, but adults generally amuse themselves by playing with the other wolves in their enclosure. You will want to have some large rocks, and other objects which they can hide behind and ambush each other as they play.

There is a lot to consider when you are putting something like this together. If you would like any suggestions, I would be more than happy to talk to you about it. Feel free to PM me.

[Sharona]

Well hello LW
No she wasn't looking to build an enclosure... It was a question asked last January for a School paper...
But nice to see you around here How's everything at WMS?

Sharona

[opferte]

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[Angelus]

Haliburton wolf center is 15 acres, which seems like a fair size for captive wolves.