🐺 Wolves: opportunistic predators, not “forest sanitarians” Wolves are often described as “nature’s cleaners” — but science tells a more nuanced story. 🔍 Wolves are opportunistic predators Wolves hunt what is available, accessible and energetically efficient. Their prey choice depends on: • local prey abundance • terrain and snow conditions • age and experience of the pack • risk versus reward They do not selectively target only sick or weak animals. While weakened individuals may be easier to