The cache is not at the listed coordinates.
Is it a dog? Or is it a wolf?
The short answer is that, although today's dogs were likely domesticated from grey wolves, they are now classified as a distinct species.
The Grey Wolf
Main Characteristics
Grey Wolves are the largest wild member of the dog family, canis lupus. They have a body length between 1 and 1.5 m (3.25 - 5 ft), a tail length between 30 and 51 cms (1 - 1.75 ft) and they weigh between 16 and 60 kgs (35 - 130 lbs).
They are mainly grey or brown but they can be various colours depending on their geographic location. Grey Wolves in the Arctic areas are usually white but in other areas they can be black in colour.
The pack members communicate with each other by crouching, rolling over and chin touching or using vocalizations such as howling.
Habitat
Grey Wolves occupy a wide range of habitats including arctic tundra, steppe, open woodlands, forests, grasslands and arid landscapes. They can be found in North America, Greenland, Europe and Asia and they were once the world's most widely ranging member of the dog family, but due to human persecution and habitat destruction their range has been reduced.
They are highly social and they live in packs of 2 - 36 individuals but more commonly a pack will consist of a family group of 8 - 12 wolves. Within the pack there will be an alpha pair and their offspring, and they form a tightly knit, organized group.
Their is a clearly defined hierarchy within each pack, led by the alpha pair, that helps to maintain order. The pack patrol, scent mark and defend a territory that can range from 130 to 1,500 sq. kms (50 - 580 sq. miles).
Diet
Grey Wolves are carnivores and their prey depends upon their geographic location, availability and if they are hunting alone or together as a pack.
If hunting as a pack they will prey upon large ungulates such as moose, american bison, muskox, reindeer and yak. If hunting alone they will take small mammals such as beavers, rabbits or rodents. They will also eat carrion or rubbish if it is available.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 9 weeks, Grey Wolves give birth to 2 - 10 pups. At birth they weigh approximately 450 g and they are ready to leave their den at 8 - 10 weeks old. They are cared for by all members of the pack, and reach sexual maturity at 2 - 3 years of age. They have a life expectancy of up to 10 years in the wild, or 20 years in captivity.
Predators
Grey Wolves are apex predators, so other than humans, few animals will prey upon them. Other Grey Wolves or coyotes will attack lone or young wolves.
Subspecies
There are many subspecies of Grey Wolf and these include:
Similar Species:
Lesson over.
Now for the fun part – finding that cache.
Goodluck with the hunt!
PS Please place cache back in position exactly how you found it as I would hate for it to disappear due to bad weather or careless placement. You will understand my concern if it is a windy day when you visit.
FTF Congratulations WA K Team