At what age does a wolf stop growing?
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At what age does a wolf stop growing?
I've been a little curious about something recently. Does anyone know at what age wolves are usually classed as fully grown, and whether or not it's affected by the gender?
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Re: At what age does a wolf stop growing?
Wolves are fully grown at one year of age:
It does not appear that a wolf’s sex plays a significant factor in reaching the above change.
http://www.wolf.org/wolf-info/basic-wol ... velopment/Epiphyseal cartilage closes off signaling the end of skeletal growth
It does not appear that a wolf’s sex plays a significant factor in reaching the above change.
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Re: At what age does a wolf stop growing?
Nice to know, this will help me decide what size I want my intended yearling wolves in WolfQuest to be.
I appreciate the help!
I appreciate the help!
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The howling cold wind,
the soft summer breeze.
They remind me a little,
of chalk and cheese.
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The howling cold wind,
the soft summer breeze.
They remind me a little,
of chalk and cheese.
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Re: At what age does a wolf stop growing?
You’re welcome.ForeverEverest wrote:Nice to know, this will help me decide what size I want my intended yearling wolves in WolfQuest to be.
I appreciate the help!
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