SLQ Spring Issue

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Wolf Behavior 101

tion usually surrounds the site to add cover, and a water supply is nearby. A large hole that dips below the surface, and then becomes horizontal is dug by the alpha-female and most other pack members, both male and female. Once complete, the ... if wolves are pregnant alpha-female then takes up residence alone in the den just prior to birth, able to understand and for the subsequent weeks after the happiness, then litter is born. Other pack members bring her food during this time to maintain her spring is probably nutrition. Once the puppies begin leavthe time of year that ing the den (at about 4 weeks), all pack members take part in raising and rearing is most happy. the new additions to the pack. Observations have shown welcoming packs play often and generally lower the discipline and dominance among the pack ranks. After all, this is a time of easy living, ample prey, and possibly even joy over the arrival of the new recruits. A large and successful litter is a sign a pack is doing well, so if wolves are able to understand happiness, then spring is probably the time of year that is most happy.

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