Friday, April 06, 2007

Two Wolves


Perhaps it was the eyes of the wolf, measured, calm, knowing.
Perhaps it was the intense sense of family.
After all, wolves mate for life, are loyal partners, create hunting communities
and demonstrate affectionate patience in pup rearing.
Perhaps it was the rigid heirarchy of the packs.
Each wolf had a place in the whole and yet retained his individual personality.
Perhaps it was their great, romping, ridiculous sense of fun.
Perhaps it was some celestial link with thw winter night skies
that prompted the wolf to lay his song on the icy air.
For the native people who lived with the wolves,
and the wolves once ranged from the Arctic to the sub-tropics,
there was much to learn from them.
Is it any wonder that the myths of many tribes characterise the wolves
not as killers but as teachers?
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Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Lynx


A short little break from the wolves, for the beautiful lynx. This one was just finished munching on a little chick, and as you can see, thoroughy enjoyed it. :)

Monday, April 02, 2007

Wolf


This was my favourite of the wolves we saw that day, and he seemed to take an interest in me. So, because he couldn't reach me for a snack, we had to settle for my getting quite a few good pics.