Several animals are known to eat wolves, although it is a rare occurrence. Some of the animals that prey on wolves include polar bears, grizzly bears, black bears, Siberian tigers, mountain lions, scavengers such as vultures and hyenas, and in rare cases, other wolves and humans
. These predators typically do not actively hunt wolves for food but may do so under certain circumstances, such as territorial disputes or food scarcity. Wolves are apex predators, but they can still be preyed upon by other animals in the wild.