How do gray wolves capture large hoofed animals?

Gray wolves are highly adapted predators that hunt large herbivores—such as deer, elk, moose, bison, bighorn sheep, caribou, and musk oxen—by chasing, seizing, and pulling them to the ground.12

Equipped with keen senses, powerful jaws, and large canine teeth, wolves are capable of pursuing prey at speeds of up to 60 km (37 miles) per hour. While both sexes actively participate in attacking and killing prey, hunts are frequently conducted by the pack as a group, though individuals may hunt alone during the summer months. Wolves often target animals that are young, old, or in poor physical condition.132