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Posted by Granite Head (63.166.31.240) on 11:23:22 03/12/21

In Reply to: At LAST! posted by Granite Head

So the next time you have difficulty determining whether a canine print is a wolf or a dog, to make matters worse, look how the black wolf's paw is splayed when it's active. In this case, I believe this was either a minor squabble over the boon (bull elk kill) or just high spirits with stomachs full. It didn't last long and in a moment they took off together to try to snatch a raven or two out of the air.
The white wolf with the black spot on her tail, facing the camera and enjoying her meal without any drama, is the alpha female of the Wapiti Lake pack, Yellowstone National Park.

Photo was taken in -18° F weather. None of the comparatively small assemblage of photographers seemed to notice their fingers and toes were about to fall off.

This is a major crop, taken from a distance such that the wolves were not disturbed by the presence of photographers. There was no indication that if they even noticed us if they cared at all. They knew full well we weren't going to come take the elk away from them.

Follow Ups:

• Recent intel on wolves in the Slough Creek area - Ballpark Frank 11:05:45 03/14/21 (1)
  • Had I read this earlier - Granite Head 12:21:56 03/15/21 (0)
• You are joining the ranks of...................... - Ballpark Frank 10:54:20 03/14/21 (0)
• Other revelations - Granite Head 11:24:44 03/12/21 (7)
  • Although this pic doesn't have anything for scale - Granite Head 11:27:32 03/12/21 (6)
    • BIG horn ram - Granite Head 11:29:43 03/12/21 (5)
      • Excellent series! - Ballpark Frank 11:08:03 03/14/21 (1)
        • Amen to that! - Dan M. 08:14:03 03/16/21 (0)
      • Really enjoyed these - Josh in West Y 07:37:58 03/13/21 (2)
        • Awesome Pics, GH!! - Charles 12:23:22 03/31/21 (0)
        • Appreciated - NMac 17:01:16 03/14/21 (0)

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