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Voyageurs Wolf Project
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Registrace 26. 05. 2019
Wolf-dog like animal wandering forests of northern Minnesota
This was one of the stranger observations we had this winter…a wolf-like, dog-like canid of sorts roaming the area. It sort of looks like a mix between a wolf and a malamute or something.
Our first two observations-Feb 29 and Mar 3- were of this animal and two actual adult wolves roaming around. But none of the wolves in this pack were part of a resident pack in our area (i.e., they were just a wandering group).
And the one sequence of all 3 shows just how different this canid’s appearance is from the wolves in our area (the other two wolves in that sequence are what mature adult wolves in our area generally look like).
We then had 10 observations of this animal by itself from March 11 to March 20 all across the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem so this animal was roaming substantially (and likely left the area as we had no observations of the animal after March 20).
Notably, we have never seen a “wolf" that looks like this but we suspect that either this canid is a wolf with some strange mutation that makes it super fluffy and extra large (seems unlikely but trying to think through the options)…or it is a wolf-dog hybrid.
Since we have seen no evidence that wolves are breeding with dogs in our area or heard of this occurring in northern Minnesota, we think it most likely-if it is indeed a hybrid-that the animal is a hybrid that was either released or escaped.
Of course, this is all speculation and your guess is as good as ours. Just trying to think of the most likely explanation.
Or perhaps this is the re-incarnation of London’s Buck from Call of the Wild:
“He was a killer, a thing that preyed, living on the things that lived, unaided, alone, by virtue of his own strength and prowess, surviving triumphantly in a hostile environment where only the strong survive…
...Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and as often as he heard this call, mysteriously thrilling and luring, he felt compelled to turn his back upon the fire and the beaten earth around it, and to plunge into the forest, and on and on, he knew not where or why; nor did he wonder where or why, the call sounding imperiously, deep in the forest.”-Jack London
Our first two observations-Feb 29 and Mar 3- were of this animal and two actual adult wolves roaming around. But none of the wolves in this pack were part of a resident pack in our area (i.e., they were just a wandering group).
And the one sequence of all 3 shows just how different this canid’s appearance is from the wolves in our area (the other two wolves in that sequence are what mature adult wolves in our area generally look like).
We then had 10 observations of this animal by itself from March 11 to March 20 all across the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem so this animal was roaming substantially (and likely left the area as we had no observations of the animal after March 20).
Notably, we have never seen a “wolf" that looks like this but we suspect that either this canid is a wolf with some strange mutation that makes it super fluffy and extra large (seems unlikely but trying to think through the options)…or it is a wolf-dog hybrid.
Since we have seen no evidence that wolves are breeding with dogs in our area or heard of this occurring in northern Minnesota, we think it most likely-if it is indeed a hybrid-that the animal is a hybrid that was either released or escaped.
Of course, this is all speculation and your guess is as good as ours. Just trying to think of the most likely explanation.
Or perhaps this is the re-incarnation of London’s Buck from Call of the Wild:
“He was a killer, a thing that preyed, living on the things that lived, unaided, alone, by virtue of his own strength and prowess, surviving triumphantly in a hostile environment where only the strong survive…
...Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and as often as he heard this call, mysteriously thrilling and luring, he felt compelled to turn his back upon the fire and the beaten earth around it, and to plunge into the forest, and on and on, he knew not where or why; nor did he wonder where or why, the call sounding imperiously, deep in the forest.”-Jack London
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Tranquil moments in spring from a draining beaver pond
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Stunning footage of a lynx in northern Minnesota
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We captured some really neat footage of lynx this past year on our cameras but this is definitely the coolest. In fact, might be the best video of a lynx we have ever captured, not least because the lynx decided sit right in front of the camera... Thanks to the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for their continued support of the project, which allows us to capture, document...
Wolf pack crossing snowy creek after late March snowstorm
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The Listening Point Pack crossing a snowy creek after a snowstorm in late March.
Tiny deer fawns in northern Minnesota
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This tiny fawn was born pretty early for Northern Minnesota as it was on its feet and walking as of May 16. Average date of birth for fawns in northern Minnesota is around May 26 per a study. When fawns are born, it usually takes wolves a bit to “switch” to this new food source, likely because they have to develop, or re-develop the search image/scent of fawns. For example, yearling wolves, whi...
Cougar in northern Minnesota in early June
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Cougar near Vermilion RIver Falls on June 8. Fourth video we have captured of a mountain lion in the past 2.5 years.
Wolves howling in winter in northern Minnesota
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VOLUME UP…though your dog might lose their mind when you watch this video! Anyway, here are two neat sequences of wolves howling this winter. First sequence is the entire Stub-tail Pack howling and the second is a Listening Point Pack wolf howling with another wolf on a frozen beaver pond. Getting wolves howling on trail cameras requires a lot of luck so pretty cool to capture this footage. Lea...
Squirrel bites wolf pup on the nose
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This wolf pup learned that squirrel bites on the nose don't feel so good... And a big thanks to the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which has supported the project for several years, and enables us to capture and share neat footage like this with everyone! Learn more about the Voyageurs Wolf Project: Website: www.voyageurswolfproject.org Facebook: VoyageursW...
Wolves chasing a seemingly exhausted deer
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The middle of a hunt from this winter: the video starts with a seemingly exhausted, panting deer that collapses in the creek and drinks for a few minutes. The deer gets up and 5 minutes later, two wolves reach the creek. The wolves are also panting. They drink for a little while and then continue the hunt. Ultimately, we do not know if the hunt was successful or not as we just have this brief s...
Neat footage of the Cranberry Bay Pack
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C’mon folks! ONLY 5% to go to reach our fundraising goal-donations of any size get us closer and closer to the finish line! SO CLOSE! And huge thanks to the almost 3,000 folks who have donated $123,000 so far! Only $7,000 to go! Donate here: crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/VWP2024
Small pups trying their best to keep up with their parents
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Small pups trying their best to keep up with their parents! We have only caught footage of this once! If you enjoy our footage, please donate so we can continue capturing and sharing it. We are only 9% from our fundraising goal this year, and just need a tad bit more help! A $100 donation allows us to keep a trail camera working in the field all year round and $25 donation allows us to buy a se...
Vignettes from a Northwoods beaver dam!
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Vignettes from a camera on a Voyageurs beaver dam! We are just a bit over 12% away from our fundraising goal now! A $25 donation covers a set of batteries for a trail camera and $100 donation covers the costs to keep a trail camera working well for a year! You can donate here and help us finish this off! crowdfund.umn.edu/campaign/VWP2024
Eagles fighting over fish at the river
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Eagles fighting over fish at the river
Beaver dam cam: the Vermilion River Pack
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Beaver dam cam: the Vermilion River Pack
Consuming a deer fawn from a wolf's point-of-view
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Consuming a deer fawn from a wolf's point-of-view
Winter wolf activity on a trail through the woods
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Winter wolf activity on a trail through the woods
21 days of wildlife activity near a beaver dam
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21 days of wildlife activity near a beaver dam
The moss-covered log: a wildlife hotspot
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The moss-covered log: a wildlife hotspot
Wolf pack feeding on freshly-killed deer in northern Minnesota
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Wolf pack feeding on freshly-killed deer in northern Minnesota
The Listening Point Pack: February 2024
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The Listening Point Pack: February 2024
Babies should be in the den where mamma told them to stay while she went hunting. Kids today …cute
wolf hybrid looking majestic xD
You'll learn the perfect 🥰 howl buddy. 🐺
Crazy sighting! He moves like a dog it's so interesting to see, yet hes wolf enough to get a pass from his wild cousins
Wolf teenagers. The wolf in this distance has a hauntingly beautiful voice. Wolves have been known to attack humans so protect yourself.
Wolf pup : holllllllllllwwwww Husku pup : BaNaNa BaNaNa
poi Wolf pup : holllllllllllwwwww Husku pup : BaNaNa BaNaNa
Omg that’s so cute
LO DE RUSIA ES PURA FAMA Y MENTIRAS.. QUEDO DEMOSTRADOS QUE SU EJERCITO Y SISTEMA MILITARRES ESTAN *OBSOLETOS* ... RUSIA MUY PRONTO SERA UN PAIS DEMOCRATICO...
Sounds like an elk trumpeting
The deer fall in water when they are being chased to cover their smell and pick up a fresh scent. Confusing the predator. God created all things.
You tried your best, little dude. Maybe next time.
8581 Schmeler Plain
¡Mis hermanos los lobos¡
he’s getting there!
In check, they wipe them out!! Do some research bud, there’s a reason Montana, Idaho, and wyoming are begging you to come hunt them!! Wolves, kill for fun not always to eat. They will wipe out 10-15 Cow elk and leave them pretty much whole, all they eat, is the organs!! There’s a reason why the old timers got rid of them!!
I don’t speak wolf but I get the feeling he’s hungry and lonely
Ah yes. “Mm-mm-moOOOo” beautiful words, fluffy pup.
Absolutely HILARIOUS!!!!❤😂
Скорее всего ему не в дамек, что разрывая ночную тишину своим призывом он будет наводить ужас и трепет на близлежащие овчарни.😂
For anyone saying this is fake: 1: read the description 2: Voyageurs National Park is a very real place
Aww, he's a beautiful and handsome boy! 😍❤
Wow, so this pack has taken him in? Isn't that kind of rare, especially if he's a hybrid bred by humans?
wooo. LOL!
Definitely some kind of dog in there, wonder how many wolf dogs are running around out there 🐺🐶
Incredible
Angeli del paradiso anime pure più umani di noi
Who can blame them? Fruit is very refreshing.
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Because the right hindfoot is injured. Look at the way it's holding it.
He’s like me the first time I had to talk in front of a large audience 🤣🤣
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I want!!
Several sightings near where I live in northern Minnesota.
keep training little guy
How precious 😂😂
Reminds me of that meme from spiderman where he tries to use his power but it doesn't work 😂
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That's adorable.
I wish and pray ppl would just leave wildlife alone❤❤❤ we love them and then hate them 😢😢😢
He looks lonely. 🥺. I can jump on 35E in about 10 minutes and be there in 4.5 hours.
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Legs aren't long enough.
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Soo cute😊
Love this just melted my ❤
My dream animal to get on a trail camera would be a snow leopard
Litt asfff🔥🔥
Amazing. The ear tufts…wow