Top Photo: West side of red wolf enclosure.

Our new resident red wolves (Martha and Oka) have come from a facility which did not have them on daily display. They’re not used to having people at front and center of their habitat. They will, I’m sure, get used to human visitors, but it may take time.

Our male Oka spends most of his day sleeping on the far west side (left side) of the enclosure curled up or stretched out in the corner at the base of the fence (bottom left or top left).

We have two dens with installed cameras and two yard cameras with which to view the wolves.

Martha has chosen to spend a good portion of her days in one of two dens provided for the wolves. Her den of choice is the side or back den (wolf den #2, button #4). Even while in the den, which as mentioned has a camera installed, it may be tough to locate her. She lies tucked-up under the camera so that only part of her is visible. Often you can only see the tip of one of her ears, if that.

Still, it’s worth a try to get a glimpse of her.

I trust, as they become more comfortable in the enclosure with all its unfamiliar sights and sounds, the wolves will become more visible and walk around the habitat more frequently. In the mean time enjoy them via the camera, or naked eye if you can, given their excellent natural camouflage.

Stop by and see if you can pick out Oka from the browns, reds, and yellows of the fallen leaves or spy Martha inside the den.

And as always, if one of the staff is there, they’ll be happy to help locate the wolves.

Ranger Greg