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04-11-2020, 12:32 AM

Source : Yellowstone Wolf Project Annual Report 2009

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The "Casanova" (302M) (Alpha Male of Blacktail)

"Nine-year-old #302M was killed by other wolves (probably the Quadrant Mountain pack)."

"On the morning of October 8, #302M’s collar switched to mortality mode. His body was found a few miles south of Swan Lake, at the very edge of Blacktail pack territory.

Outward signs of injury were minimal but hemorrhaging was extensive beneath his hide, with many wolf-sized bite wounds.

It is unknown what wolves were responsible; however, the area borders on Quadrant Mountain pack territory. The Quadrant pack had a carcass nearby and it is possible #302M visited the carcass either alone or with only a few pack mates.

With two very large males, the Quadrants may have found #302M and a fight ensued.

Wolf #302M was able to get away but his injuries were too extensive and he died sometime in the early morning hours. Small wolf tracks around his body suggested that at least a few of his six-month old pups stayed with him for some time. By the end of 2009, the Blacktail pack numbered five adults and four pups. The position of alpha male was assumed by #302M’s nephew, a large gray called “Big Brown.” [later collared as 778M]. No doubt the wisdom, sagacity, and judgment taught by #302M will enable the Blacktail pack to continue their success. "

Wolf #302M’s extraordinary life provided us with a magnitude of insight into the lives of Yellowstone wolves. Every time #302M was observed hunting prey, howling to other wolves, chasing coyotes, or feeding his pups, it was documented and led in the Wolf Project of ce. In so many ways, his life has spoken volumes.

(Part of the inset story of the annual report by Kira Cassidy)

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Wolf 632F aka "Tripod" (Cougar Creek)

"The female from Cougar Creek (#632) had at least two pups that survived, but she died late in the year, probably killed by other wolves."

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Wolf 694F (694F's Group)

"During the denning season the pack [Cottonwood Creek] attacked an unnamed trio of wolves denning near Slough Creek and killed the alpha female (collared #694, formerly of Druid Peak pack), at least two pups, and possibly another uncollared wolf."

"Alpha wolf #694F and the black male remained together and denned near Slough Creek. On April 14, the five-member Cottonwood Creek pack, led by alpha #527F, killed #694F in her den.

Two of the days-old pups were observed being carried out and consumed by the Cottonwood females. Upon inspection, it was noted that #694F’s den was under boulders and had two entrances, enabling the Cottonwood wolves to attack and overwhelm #694F from both sides."

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Wolf 569F (Druid Alpha Female)

"After leading the pack for three years, #569F was killed by other wolves (suspected to be from the Hoodoo pack outside YNP in Wyoming) in the Lamar River backcountry."