Pack Animals

Pack animals live together in close groups. Wolves are the most famous pack animals. Living in a pack helps animals hunt bigger prey and protect each other. Pack members follow rules and work as a team.

How Packs Work

Most packs have a leader that makes decisions for the group. Wolves have an alpha pair that leads the pack. Each member has a role, like hunting or watching for danger. Pack members help take care of the young together.

Animals That Live in Packs

Wolves, African wild dogs, and hyenas all live in packs. These animals hunt together to catch prey much larger than themselves. A pack of wolves can take down a moose. African wild dogs are some of the most successful hunters in the world.

Fun Facts

• A wolf pack can have up to 30 members, but most have about 6 to 10.
• African wild dogs share food with pack members who stayed home with the pups.
• Orcas live in pods, which are like packs in the ocean.

Did You Know?

Wolf packs are usually families! The pack is led by the parents, and the other members are mostly their grown-up children.