
Wolf Coats Will All Be Black

At least at Yellowstone, wolves ignore planes, even low-flying ones. But they hate helicopters.
That’s because helicopters are used to dart wolves to put radio collars on them.
And wolves outside of Yellowstone also hate helicopters. Because some people with testosterone poisoning like to shoot wolves from helicopters — as if it were a “sport.” — Photo: Cam Adams, Unsplash.
Wild wolf eating preferences are:
Source: Wolf biologists in those two states.
Having one more senior-aged (4+ years) wolf in a wild pack greatly increases pack survival. According to the International Wolf Center, older wolves have better learned when to fight and when to make peace. This keeps the rash youngsters from starting fights they can’t win — thus helping the pack to survive. Wolves recognize the value of the wisdom of age and they support their older members.