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Dire Wolves Are Gone But These Wolves Come Close

By A-Z Animals Staff

Published January 17, 2026 Runtime 5:31

The dire wolf may be extinct, but some modern wolf species still reach astonishing sizes. This video takes a closer look at today’s largest wolves and how they compare to the legendary predators of the past.

Learn which wolf species grow the biggest, where they live, and what factors influence their massive size in the wild.

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