A member of the pack is jealous at the choice of meat the other has. It became very angry and growled, but the other did not relent holding on to the flank tightly.

I have really hesitated to put up the recent series of photos, these images while incredibly powerful are also very dangerous. The last thing I want is for this type of image to be used on websites or blogs that are anti wolf. To me having the amazing chance to document these animals furthered my respect and understanding for the animal. I am posting them hoping they will impact you in the same way.

When a wolf makes a kill many different types of animals partake in the kill, there are 17 different types of vertebrates that have been documented taking advantage of the source of food provided by the wolves. Coyotes, Fox, Bear, Ravens, Eagles, Hawks just to name a few.

It is hard for us to understand the value of a meal in our culture of easily obtainable food, but in a world without grocery stores and restaurants animals struggle for every calorie obtained and one meal can be the difference between life or death for an animal in the wild. The wolves do a huge service for the community in this regard.

It is a mechanism of returning energy to lower levels on the ecosystem and promotes diversity and well being for the system as a whole. Being mortal we are naturally fearful of death and transfer that fear to witnessing the death of other species or animals, but on a ecological perspective one animals death renews the life of many.

I want to apologize about the watermark, Its important that we remember how political this animal is here in the region.

*All of my wildlife images are of animals free with no bounds and were taken on publicly accessible lands. *