Captive Born Lobo Leaves Wild Legacy

Captive Born Lobo Leaves Wild Legacy

Remembrance for Laredo (AM806) by Jean Ossorio, July 19, 2012

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Adjusting to life in the wild can be a daunting task for a Mexican gray wolf born in captivity. There is much to learn: how to kill wild prey, how to avoid vehicles on the highway, how to stay away from potentially dangerous humans, how to find water and suitable den sites. Mexican wolf M806 mastered all the necessary skills and managed to survive in the wild from his release on July 6, 2006, until his death on July 6, 2012. Few captive born lobos have been more successful.

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