Cool Facts About Gray Wolves?

1. The largest wild members of the dog family
2. Grey wolf is the same as timber wolf
3. Gray wolves live in a variety of habitats including forests, grasslands, deserts and tundra and are found on three continents, North America, Europe and Asia.
4. They have two layers of fur
5. Gray wolves live about six to eight years, and sometimes up to 13 years. In zoos, they may live up to 17 years.
6. Adult gray wolves have 42 teeth
7. Not all gray wolves are gray in color. Gray wolves can be white, brown, black and cinnamon too.
8. They live, feed and hunt in packs from 2 to 36 members in size
9. A dominant pair, alpha male and alpha female, lead each wolf pack.
10. Gray wolves are predators not prey

Which city stands on the Bosphorous?

Istanbul is the city that stands on Bosphorous. It is situated in Turkey and it is the one of the largest cities in the world. It’s the hub of culture and commercial activity in Turkey and hence is of vital importance to the country.

An interesting fact about Istanbul is that it is located on two different continents- Asia and Europe.

The majority of the population, i.e. 7 out of 10 residents of Istanbul are in the European part while the remaining live in the Asian part. Most of the citizens are Muslims, followed by Christians and Jews. It is easy to understand that the city has a mix of various cultures because of rich history and tradition, which is what makes it very unique.

Istanbul was the city ruled by the Romans and site of many historical important locations. Some of these have been included in the list of heritage sites. Istanbul was the centre of Turkey’s political activity and has occupied a strategic place in the trade and commerce sphere. It is also a leading city in terms of education. Istanbul is a preferred tourist spot and is well equipped with all the facilities to benefit from its rich cultural, political and economic importance.