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Lessons Learned About Wolves

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Silas at the Wolf Conservation Center.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Silas at the Wolf Conservation Center. MARIANNE BARNETT

Silas at the Wolf Conservation Center.   MARIANNE BARNETT

Silas at the Wolf Conservation Center. MARIANNE BARNETT

Now 2-year-old Silas relaxing on top of a den-like structure.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Now 2-year-old Silas relaxing on top of a den-like structure. MARIANNE BARNETT

Silas, another ambassador wolf, as a pup.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Silas, another ambassador wolf, as a pup. MARIANNE BARNETT

An inquisitive female pup.  MARIANNE BARNETT

An inquisitive female pup. MARIANNE BARNETT

Stuffed animal octopus and the newest ambassador, a young female wolf pup.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Stuffed animal octopus and the newest ambassador, a young female wolf pup. MARIANNE BARNETT

Alawa, an ambassador wolf at the WCC, on a rock.  MARIANNE BARNETT

Alawa, an ambassador wolf at the WCC, on a rock. MARIANNE BARNETT

A pack of Ellesmere Island wolves enjoying family pack life.  MARIANNE BARNETT

A pack of Ellesmere Island wolves enjoying family pack life. MARIANNE BARNETT

A screenshot taken from a video of me with the young female pup.  MARIANNE BARNETT

A screenshot taken from a video of me with the young female pup. MARIANNE BARNETT

The young pup kisses my husband Michael.  MARIANNE BARNETT

The young pup kisses my husband Michael. MARIANNE BARNETT

Zephyr, a grey wolf and

Zephyr, a grey wolf and "ambassador" at the Wolf Conservation Center. MARIANNE BARNETT

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The Wandering Witness

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jun 10, 2025
  • Columnist: Marianne Barnett
Having just returned from the high Arctic on Ellesmere Island, where man has not interfered with the wildlife ecosystem as it relates to wolves, it hearkens me to reflect on... more

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