Denali Wolf (Grant Creek Pack)
During a fireside talk, one of the rangers qutoed a researcher that said to look into the eyes of a wolf is to see the mirror of your soul, hopefully you'll like what you see.
This wolf approached very close near Stoney Pass in Denali National Park and is a part of the Grant Creek Pack.
The Grant Creek Pack had located near mile 47 of the Park Road and had become quite a favorite with the rendevous site just below the road so lots of people got to see them. In the last three years the pack had grown a lot from just a couple of members to over 20. However, this winter, the alpha female with one of last years pups encountered the East Fork pack where the territories overlap and she and the pup were killed. The pack still doesn't have an alpha female and did not den up this year and the pack is down to roughly 5 members. 60% of wolves killed in Denali are killed by rival wolves.
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~Katie (60 months ago | reply)
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Red~Star (60 months ago | reply)
Ooooh my goodness. What a sensational shot of this wolf. Absolutely stunning. I am sad to read about the decline of this pack. 5 members only is tragic. I didn't know that rival wolves kill each other to this degree. How awful is that? Wolves have a hard enough time surviving with man...but to fight amongst themselves....i guess I am totally naive and ignorant. This breaks my heart.
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DodgersMom Photography (60 months ago | reply)
how pretty
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Wonderful!
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wolf8_us (60 months ago | reply)
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Brenda Y. (60 months ago | reply)
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BobButcher (60 months ago | reply)
Outstanding portrait, Bud!
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Beautiful. Fantastic close up. Great details.
yeimaya (60 months ago | reply)
Bud is one of the reasons for the killing that they don't have enough territory and so are more likely to overlap? Kind of like humans?
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Doug Lloyd (60 months ago | reply)
Super pretty Bud and great info.
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Xanboozled (60 months ago | reply)
lovely shot and a great story. to think, it all comes down to an alpha bitch. lucky you to be in denali and get to see this awesome creature. i can only hope they maintain the territory they have left so that more disputes over land do not erupt.
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That is a really bad and sad story....Not one I like to hear but facts are facts and we have to live with that...Maybe they need more acreage to themselves...I'm sure you folk are doing all you can for all concerned...I just cant imagine that they kill each other in such numbers...
Great photo nevertheless and I hope an Alpha female emerges...
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gr8pup+BJ (60 months ago | reply)
fantastic shot
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maryfd (60 months ago | reply)
I didn't know rival wolves killed each other either. Your photo is gorgeous. She (he?) has a bit of worry in those eyes.
Buikschuivers (60 months ago | reply)
Awesome portrait! I love these creatures!
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zpaperboyz (60 months ago | reply)
Great shot. This wolf is much more majestic than the shot I got at the start of my trip.
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chyenn (60 months ago | reply)
Wow, what a fantastic shot. Look into these eyes. Fantastic capture of a beautiful creature.
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Outstanding shot. You did get the eyes.
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Angela Freed (60 months ago | reply)
Wow, and love the facts you gave out about Wolves
Island-Em. (60 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture, I love the look in the eyes!
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Renuka Perera (60 months ago | reply)
Wow.. Very nice bud.. Like the soft look..Excellent composition.
jaclyn3 (60 months ago | reply)
I can see so much wisdom in those eyes
mandyonearth [deleted] (59 months ago | reply)
Hopefully they make a come back.
Great info Bud...as always and a brilliant picture.
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One evening, an old cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves, One is Evil. It is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith." The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, "Which Wolf Wins?". The old cherokee simply replied "the one you feed"
NetteBini (59 months ago | reply)
Beautiful portrait and excellent information.
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Wow Bud, this one is outstanding!
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jeniter (59 months ago | reply)
great shot bud.
wizard629 (59 months ago | reply)
Hey Bud! Fantastic shot! I just wanted to let you know that I am working in Denali this summer, and I know the Ranger that gave that program that you are talking about. She was so happy that you brought her program home with you and, literally, shared it with the world! You made her day when I told her about this shot!
Chad Anderson (58 months ago | reply)
great portrait what a strong face
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ashley rose, (50 months ago | reply)
wolves are so beautiful, nice capture
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wintercove (44 months ago | reply)
What a wonderful expression! very nice capture.
~Irina Says: Rock On! (44 months ago | reply)
beautiful picture. wolves are my favorite animals and it's sad to hear about the fighting and deaths, but i love the picture and it's wonderful what it says about a wolf's eyes.
Twilightwolf (41 months ago | reply)
i love wolves and that is a great pic
moosejaw2 (41 months ago | reply)
Love the shot. I wouldn't want to fool with one, but they are truly magnificent animals.
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