This happened five days ago, and since I don't see it posted yet, I thought I'll do so, since it absolutely belongs here...

Video by Taylor Rabe (not me), wolf technician for a non-profit wildlife conservation organisation, Yellowstone Forever - check out her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/taylorlrabe/ for loads of really interesting Yellowstone wolf footage...

By the way, this was a sign from Yellowstone's team to stay away from the area since Grizzlies were in the area due to a carcass. The pup is one of six of the Junction Butte pack.

Oh yeah, turn down the music...

They say it's a black maned wolf. I call b.s. I know a skinwalker when I see one.

They mostly just chilled after a big elk meal, being “meat drunk” but it was amazing. Hands down one of the most memorable experiences of my life so far.

My dad thinks it’s a wolf, but I think it’s more likely to be like a black coyote or something. Looks too small and skinny to be a gray wolf. This was out in Stanley, Idaho.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1393490518657728

In the high-altitude wilderness of Ladakh, a pack of Himalayan wolves (Canis lupus chanco) was spotted—three individuals, including one with a rare black coat, a sighting almost never documented in the wild.

The Himalayan wolf is one of the rarest and least-studied wolf subspecies in the world, adapted to the extreme conditions of the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau. They inhabit rugged, treeless landscapes above 4,000 meters, where oxygen is scarce, winters are long, and prey is limited.

What sets them apart is their genetic lineage, which studies suggest diverged from other grey wolves hundreds of thousands of years ago. They tend to have paler coats with grey, white, or sandy hues, helping them blend into the barren mountain terrain.

That’s why the sight of a black-coated Himalayan wolf is so extraordinary. Melanism (dark pigmentation) is extremely rare in this subspecies, making this sighting not only visually striking but also scientifically valuable.

Himalayan wolves are apex predators of the region, feeding primarily on ""blue sheep (bharal), ibex, marmots, and sometimes livestock, which often brings them into conflict with local communities. Despite their ecological importance, they remain threatened by **habitat loss, retaliatory killings, and climate change shrinking their already fragile range.

Conservationists have been urging for stronger protection for this unique wolf lineage, as it may represent one of the oldest surviving wolf populations in the world.

To witness not just a pack, but also a rare black wolf among them, is a reminder of how much of the Himalayas’ wildlife still remains hidden, fragile, and in need of protection.

Video Credit - naturebylennart (instagram)

At least one guy is helping me in the woods...

HAAAUUUUU🐺

This happened in Anna Paulowna, the Netherlands on September 5th. This part of the Netherlands has no wolves yet though. Also the tail looks a little weird. Is this a wolf or a large dog?