Wolf (Canis lupus)

[TheNormalGuy]

Here is a perfect example of what not to do and how certain human behaviors can greatly affect wolves. It features Wolf 21M.

Quote:"During a busy Memorial Day weekend, Druid alpha male 21M was trying to return to the pack’s den with food from a carcass. As he approached the road near the den, visitors drove to the likely crossing point and stopped to photograph him. Due to the cars blocking his route, the wolf backed off, went west, and tried to cross at another point.

Once again people drove to that site and intercepted him.
Wolf 21M went further and further west and was repeatedly blocked each time he tried to cross. He had to go five [5] miles west of the den before he could cross the road, then had to walk another five [5] miles east to finally reach his pups at the den.

After that pivotal incident, Wolf Project, Interpretative, and Law Enforcement staff worked together when wolves were approaching the road and developed techniques of temporarily stopping traffic in both directions when crossings were imminent.

Source : An Small Portion of the article : A Peak Life Experience : Watching Wolves in Yellowstone National Park [Rick McIntyre] p.44-46

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[Below, My comments on this as i compare it to a frustrating human situation]

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Situation : Wolf with food -------> Bringing food to pups at the den site.

Obstacle : Road with people stopping right where you want to cross. As if i walk, and someone deliberately steps in front of me and stay there. Then, i stepped aside & try to go to my destination & yet again, someone steps in front of me and stops. Reply