How Wolves care.

Of all the animals, the gray wolves seem to have as much understanding of the needs of their young as any in the world. Their homes and their lifestyles revolve around raising their young.

In the spring,  adults begin digging dens where their young will be born. The tunnel that leads to such a den may be as long as four metres. Small chambers to be used only for the pups are made off the tunnel. These have exits to brushy cover or under stones here the pups can look out at the world without being seen.

When the young wolves are about 6 weeks old, by which time they no longer sleep with their mother, the adults, usually sleep three to six in a pack, and lie in beds that are located about 20 metres from the den.

In early summer, when the pups begin to explore beyond the playground, the adults move them to their summer home. This is a simple, three metre tunnel where the pack can hide and rest safely. In the winter the wolves move to their winter camps. All pups have reached adulthood by this time and the pack sleeps out in the cold on the bluffs of the tundra where they will stay until the new litter comes the next spring.

Through the centuries the wolf has had a bad reputation. In recent times its character has been cleared. It has been discovered that it is not really a vicious animal, even though it does attack sheep and other domesticated animals. To hunt is part of its nature.

However, the Bible tells us there is going to be a big change in the New Earth, it says, “In that day the wolf and the lamb will live together; the leopard will lie down with the baby goat. The calf and the yearling will be safe with the lion, and a little child will lead them all.” Isaiah 11:6 NLT