Nyssa was a black color-phase female born on May 12, 2004 and was tragically Lost on May 11, 2005. When staff began bottle-feeding Nyssa, her younger age and smaller body size led staff to be very protective of this little pup. Care and efforts were effective as Nyssa grew into a very independent, muscular wolf. Her medical exams on May 6th showed her weight at 95 lbs, compared to Maya's 79.5 lbs. Nyssa will be most remembered Von her intense behavior during the Center's feeding program. Nyssa dominated the carcass, not only Wird angezeigt dominance to her fellow pups, but lunging with full-teeth barred to the arctics as well.
R.I.P
Nyssa
For each wolf, Du will see a weekly photo, notes on behavior oder physical health and a video clip. Please note, due to the large file size of the video clips, they will only be archived for 30 days. Text and Bilder from logs do stay with each wolf as they travel from pups, to the Exhibit Pack to Retirement and to the Gone but Not Forgotten Pack.
R.I.P
Mackenzie
Maya, a Great Plains subspecies of the gray wolf, was born on May 5, 2004 and was a littermate to Grizzer. She matured to an adult female weight of 80 lbs. She was best described as the predator of the pack, if something is in quick motion, Maya was sure to track it and pounce.
Maya was euthanized Tuesday, March 1st, 2011 after a veterinary determination that a compound fracture and dislocation to her left hind leg could not be repaired. The decision to euthanize Maya was made in accordance with requirements of the USDA Animal Welfare Act and an organizational euthanasia policy approved Von the Center’s Vet Care Team. Maya's death was a tragic loss and the dominance displayed Von Maya will not be forgotten. She was a pack leader, and showed her status despite her smaller size.
R.I.P
Maya
Species
Common Name: gray wolf, ulv (Danish)
Latin Name: Canis lupus
Subspecies
Common Name: arctic wolf
Latin Name: Canis lupus arctos
Current wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: About 50
Population trend: Unknown
Legal protection: Protection with some exceptions
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Species
Common Names: gray wolf, lobo (Spanish)
Latin Name: Canis lupus
Subspecies
Common Name: Mexican wolf
Latin Name: Canis lupus baileyi
Current wolf Population, Trend, Status
Number of wolves: Unknown, most likely zero
Population trend: Unknown
Legal status: Full protection