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Text Box: The weather forecast was cold and wet. Waiting for the arrival of the wolves in the wet & muddy Pennsylvanian woods . After the debrief, we stood apprehensively waiting to see the wolves….. You call that a wolf it looks more like a greyhound, leggy, slender. we waited to be greeted by the wolves, a good sniff along the line of people then it was off into the woods. Not longer before our first chance of a “meet & greet”, the experience of being that close to a wolf & actually rubbing its belly was definitely Text Box: once in a life time thing. It was amazing how calm these animals were, compared to my dog out walking! Being accompanied by knowledgeable staff from the wolf centre, enabled all to ask vast & varied question s throughout the 2 1/2 hour walk. After we returned to the centre, after some refreshments & shopping, we were off to see the rest of the wolves. Within the first of the three 2 acre enclosures we met 3 European wolves, more like you expect a wolf to be. Again Text Box: loads of fascinating facts before moving on to the last two enclosures which held the 4 North American Timber wolves. As we walked away the totally wonderful sound, the wolves started howling, something that you can not explain. We met Alba, a male who during June that year, had broken his neck. He was on his feet walking as if “drunk”, an amazing story of dedication & various types of treatments, it was remarkable to see him on his feet. A truly once in a live time experience. Text Box: 3rd September 2005 Text Box: walking with Text Box: 11th February 2006 Text Box: For those lucky enough to go for a 2nd time this was, in some ways so different from the 1st visit (apart from the weather) With the wolves leading the walk we were of, it soon became apparent that there seemed to be a bit of tension between the two sisters, apparently they were a few days away from being in season and they were displaying pack status. They looked so different in their winter coats, & more vocal. This time able to take on Text Box: board a lot more of what was being said, explaining why although lower in the pack, her sister had no problem with her “leading”, why? because of her status—she is expendable to the pack. Alba has improved since September & for those that had to leave early & missed it;- the wolves howled at dusk!!! Text Box: I’ll say no more. Text Box: Special points of interest: The length of a wolfs coat depends on the temperature Alba although he is a bit tottery on his legs, is still a part of the pack and has enough power to keep his place with the two females. Working to keep wolves in the wild Text Box: Dakota Text Box: Duma Text Box: If you would like to experience walking with wolves, visit the Walkabout website www.walkaboutgroup.co.uk Text Box: Alba Text Box: WOLVES Text Box: The weather forecast was cold and wet. Waiting for the arrival of the wolves in the wet & muddy Pennsylvanian woods . After the debrief, we stood apprehensively waiting to see the wolves….. You call that a wolf it looks more like a greyhound, leggy, slender. we waited to be greeted by the wolves, a good sniff along the line of people then it was off into the woods. Not longer before our first chance of a “meet & greet”, the experience of being that close to a wolf & actually rubbing its belly was definitely Text Box: once in a life time thing. It was amazing how calm these animals were, compared to my dog out walking! Being accompanied by knowledgeable staff from the wolf centre, enabled all to ask vast & varied question s throughout the 2 1/2 hour walk. After we returned to the centre, after some refreshments & shopping, we were off to see the rest of the wolves. Within the first of the three 2 acre enclosures we met 3 European wolves, more like you expect a wolf to be. Again Text Box: loads of fascinating facts before moving on to the last two enclosures which held the 4 North American Timber wolves. As we walked away the totally wonderful sound, the wolves started howling, something that you can not explain. We met Alba, a male who during June that year, had broken his neck. He was on his feet walking as if “drunk”, an amazing story of dedication & various types of treatments, it was remarkable to see him on his feet. A truly once in a live time experience. Text Box: 3rd September 2005 Text Box: walking with Text Box: 11th February 2006 Text Box: For those lucky enough to go for a 2nd time this was, in some ways so different from the 1st visit (apart from the weather) With the wolves leading the walk we were of, it soon became apparent that there seemed to be a bit of tension between the two sisters, apparently they were a few days away from being in season and they were displaying pack status. They looked so different in their winter coats, & more vocal. This time able to take on Text Box: board a lot more of what was being said, explaining why although lower in the pack, her sister had no problem with her “leading”, why? because of her status—she is expendable to the pack. Alba has improved since September & for those that had to leave early & missed it;- the wolves howled at dusk!!! Text Box: I’ll say no more. Text Box: Special points of interest: The length of a wolfs coat depends on the temperature Alba although he is a bit tottery on his legs, is still a part of the pack and has enough power to keep his place with the two females. Working to keep wolves in the wild Text Box: Dakota Text Box: Duma