Spiked and studded dog collars were an Ancient Greek invention. Who would think that the spiked collars we see on cartoon characters or the local scene kids had ancient origins? Ancient Greek herders would give their sheep-dogs sharply spiked collars as protection from wolves while they guarded livestock at night.
100 Mind-Blowing Wolves Facts
The spiked dog collars are meant to protect their necks from attacks. This iconic accessory was invented by the Ancient Greeks to protect their dogs against wolves when attacked. The spikes would prevent predators from instantly causing heavy damage to their dog’s necks.
Adult wolves feed wolf pups regurgitated meat from their hunts. Because wolf pups can’t fend and hunt for themselves, adult wolves would eat meat and regurgitate them for their offspring.
There’s a species of wolf that lives almost exclusively off seafood. Found on the coast of Vancouver Island, these sea wolves are truly unique in their hunting practices. Unsurprisingly, they have adapted to become excellent swimmers, which allows them to access food other wolves wouldn’t normally attempt to catch. Salmon constitute up to a quarter of their diet, with various shellfish, seals, bird’s eggs, and even whale carcasses making up the rest.
There is a group of wolves in British Columbia called sea wolves with a 90% marine diet.