I love wolves.
They are probably one of the most misunderstood creatures in the world. They live in conditions we can't stand. They kill. They destroy.
If there is a sick animal in the herd the pack is pursuing, it may mate and have offspring that will have the same condition, weakening the herd. If the wolves pick of the sick ones, it will make the herd stronger. Basically, survival of the fittest.
Wolf packs aren't just some wolves thrown together that manage to bring down kills. There are ranks. The lead pair is called the Alpha pair. The lowest member of the pack is called the Omega. They have to hang back and after the rest of the pack is done eating, they get the scraps. Omegas that get too close are prone to lose an ear... seriously.
Some wolves hunt, and some babysit. Only the Alpha pair mates. The pups are born completely blind and deaf, but they can smell extremely well. In 10-13 days, their eyes open. And at 12 weeks, they start to hunt with the pack. In between, they are weaned and their teeth grow. Other wolf pack members come back with some meat in their stomachs and the pups will lick their lips as an indicator to regurgitate food, around the 4-5 week old mark.
The wild is the wild, and it has rough conditions. Some wolf pups die from malnutrition or starvation, and diseases.
Wolves are social, and have sometimes been known to bury their dead pups, and mourn. It goes to show you, they kill for survival, just like we kill cows for us, and they mourn. Just like we do. They are a lot like us, in ways. Sure, we don't howl, but we laugh. We bring each other food when we are sick, just like they do. They lick and show affection, just like we kiss and hug and show affection.
Wolves are extraordinary animals and help the wild by picking off the sick of the herd, and making it stronger. Yes, they sometimes pick off the young, but everyone has to live.
Here is an article about wolves:
I just wanted to let you know, I am a big time wolf lover. A wolf is also my spirit animal.Here are some photos that inspire me:
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