Much maligned for centuries, these wild animals are still feared and
wrongfully hunted today. The reality is, though, that wolves try to keep well
away from humans. They are also a critical member of the ecosystem. By trying
to reduce their numbers we create new stresses on other species.
At
the Haliburton Wolf Research Centre we can observe a trio of wolves in their
natural habitat (enclosed within a large compound). These particular wolves
were born in captivity, but they have never been "acclimatized" to Man, so they
are still considered "wild". The Centre has a viewing room that enables us to
discreetly watch these creatures at play, or during their feeding times. Since
their area is so large it sometimes will take over an hour before the wolves
will make an appearance, but since we try to coincide our visits with their
feeding days, we are usually assured a viewing.
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Coming along on one of our wilderness camping trips in Algonquin Park is a great way to actually hear wild wolves. We quite often hear them howling at night from the other side of the lake! Bring your cameras, since you will probably never again be so close to a real wolf!! |
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