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Lone Wolf Attacking Dogs [Again]

newsminer.com — A single adult 'lone-wolf' has been reported on Chena Ridge, attacking a dog that was allowed to run free with other dogs.

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  • AlaskaLoneWolf, on 02/06/2008, -0/+3Unfortunately for the wolf, now it has to be either tagged or killed. Once a single wolf, outside the pack social group attacks its own kind, e.g., a member of the lupus family and a 'pet' dog, it WILL attack again. To make matters worse, once this 'lone-wolf' returns to whatever proximity to the pack, the scent of its travel is instantly communicated with the others. Akin to a bumble-bee making its path through the hive, allowing others to know where the sweetest nectar and flowers are in bloom. This lone-wolf has developed a taste for pet dogs due, in part, to the over-hunting of other game in its territory. This lone-wolf has not been able to cache enough resources to survive the winter, and is now getting more brazen, hunting in known 'human' territories. Once the pack decides to follow suit there will be a flurry of attacks, just like in 1982-83.

    There are only three ways to actually 'hunt' a wolf. [1] You set out bait for the wolf, but the slightest indicator of a human precedence and the wolf will vanish like water vapor. [2] Howl like a wolf, since they are intrinsically curious animals often attracted to their own kind, this however requires a person to understand how they communicate vocally, [3] fly surreptitious sorties with small engine aircraft in -40F from Chena Marina, wasting countless gallons of aerofuel. At any rate, now something HAS to be done, due in part, to people being careless with their trash, their pets, and their hunting expeditions.

    And, by the way, Ravens, (albeit a protected species by law), attract wolves since they often call them like a dinner bell. Ravens get into your trash, or they start eating things left out, even scraps for the pets, and guess who ALSO shows up... you guessed it, brother wolf.
  • stonebear, on 05/13/2008, -0/+1Another sign of the times. I can't help thinking of how cannibalism among polar bears is on the rise as they also starve. It had never been observed at all until 2003.
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