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DIRE WOLF
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Aenocyon dirus guildayi

BEHAVIOR

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Dire wolves are the most common carnivore found at La Brea, suggesting these canids hunted in large monogamous packs, similar to modern grey wolves, dholes, and African wild dogs.

DIET

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Isotopic analysis of Aenocyon's diet suggests that bison & horse were preferred prey species. Fossilized dental fractures imply a habit of consuming bone during periods of scarcity.

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HABITAT

With a range extending from southern Canada to Argentina, Dire wolves occupied an assortment of habitats, including grasslands, woodland and scrubland. 

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