There was a time in my life when I thought partying was freedom. The late nights, the substances, the laughter that spilled out easier after a drink, it felt like connection. But looking back, I can see it was numbing. It was the only place I let myself feel or show emotion. I didn’t know it was a coping mechanism. I thought it was just who l was. The wolves showed me otherwise. Living alongside them gradually revealed the patterns I thought were “me” were actually survival. Coping. Keeping me s

Food begging is a behavior often done by pups or young wolves. They will do this to stimulate the adult wolf to regurgitate for them. They will lick, nibble, pull or paw at an older or more dominant wolf's muzzle and lips. Watch this week's ethogram video to learn more about this behavior. Assistant Wolf Curator Abby Keller narrates the video. | International Wolf Center