In a 2022 research article by Sarah Cubaynes et al., we learn that the genetics responsible for black coats in wolves also confer a survival advantage during outbreaks of canine distemper virus. The full article is available to read here: zoology.ubc.ca/edg/pdfs/Cubay…

🌞🐺 #SunnyWolf is an easy rider. She loves the car.

Sometimes, it's nice to take a seat in the shade and watch the weird humans go by 👀 #wolf #californiawolfcenter #mexicangraywolf

Hope is a wolf's smile 🐺

It is with deep sorrow that we share news about a wonderful wolf. Zephyr passed away today; he was 11 years old. Our hearts are broken, and we know many of you will be hurting too. 💔

Rest in peace, Zephyr. We’ll never stop loving you.

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The leader of the new Blood Moon Pack! Wolf Y1T is a particularly striking wolf because of his distinct coat coloration, especially on his face. Here is a great look at Y1T from this past winter.

A study that concludes that the extinct Honshu wolf was related to a large wolf of the Pleistocene era, not modern day wolves of Siberia as once believed, meaning it now occupies its own branch on the family tree. 🐺🇯🇵asahi.com/ajw/articles/1…

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Yellowstone’s wolves defied extinction, but face new threats beyond park’s borders focusingonwildlife.com/news/yellowsto…

“The acuity required for survival is a matter of necessity and practice - and also degree. One might learn more than all mankind has learned of this and other mysteries if he could see through the eyes of a wolf for a single day.” Durward L. Allen. 🐺📚

HELLO, WEEKEND! 🐺

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Lou's wolf book, called Kona's Song, is an equally wonderful book for any wolf lovers out there. 🐺📚

Like most large predators, #wolves are 'feast or famine' feeders. They will gorge themselves at a kill and then not eat again for several days.
#WolfWednesday #dogs #canids #animals #wildlife

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Your moment of calm and cute 🐺

Wolves stick together 🐺

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I don't post often these days but I have to express my deep sorrow over composer Vangelis' passing today. His music was truly transcendent, he gave the world a glimpse of the divine spirit through song. R.I.P. 🎵😢
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