Location:

Arizona Trail - forest area past Mountain Lions

Scarlet had a dental abscess as pup, successfully operated on, left scar on face.
Jade has white tipped tail and a small spot under left eye.
Luna is the darkest overall.

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Keystone species - important to environment. They keep grazing species in check so they don't over graze.
Apex predator
Rarest, southern-most, and most genetically distinct subspecies of all North American gray wolves
Found in ponderosa pine-covered mouontains, pinon-juniper forests, oak woodlands, and adjacent grasslands above 4,000 feet.
Not found in the desert
Shed thick fur in warmer months
Live in small packs compared to other wolf subspecies: 4-6 individuals
Pack includes a male and female pair and their pups
Packs have large territories
One of the most endangered wolf subspecies
Human-wildlife conflict
Controversy over reintroduction program

Scarlet

Jade

Luna

Thanks to Dave Bissegger for the awesome photos!