Wild Mexican wolf prey composition

Pie chart of Mexican wolf prey composition within the experimental population area. It shows that 80% of prey is elk, 17% of prey is cattle, with a note that some of that is from scavanged carcasses, and 3% is other, including deer, rodents, birds, and berries.
Photo By/Credit
Naomi Blinick/USFWS
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Mexican wolves prefer native ungulates, particularly elk, as prey. They will also take advantage of scavenging opportunities, including cow carcasses.