Wolves survive winter with thick double coats and physiological adaptations that keep them warm, like a special blood vessel system in their paws that minimizes heat loss. They also use behavioral strategies such as curling into a ball or sleeping together to conserve body heat, and they are well-suited for hunting vulnerable prey in the winter months. Physical and physiological adaptations Thick fur: Wolves have a dense, multi-layered coat that protects them from extreme cold. The undercoat is

This arctic wolf pack must have a successful hunt before the harsh winter arrives. Learn more about how wolf packs hunt prey, as they work together to locate, isolate and bring down prey as large as bison and musk oxen in Predator V Prey. Watch Predator V Prey on Monday 14th April at 8pm on National Geographic WILD UK. Narrated by Howard Charles. | National Geographic UK