Wolves on the prowl There used to be a lot of bad news about wolves in Yellowstone. From 1914 to 1926, all the wolves in the park were shot dead. Reasons for the killoff range from the practical to the emotional. Now the good news. Environmentalists are thrilled, ranchers nervous.
Wolves are tenacious, adaptable.
And here at Yellowstone, you can drive right up to see them in the wild. Like humans, wolves are social creatures. They live in family groups, ranging from two to 21 animals. Adult pack members hunt and care for their alpha pair's offspring, usually four to six pups born each spring. Born in this area, Varley has become a wolf expert and wolf watcher, working in and around the park nearly 30 years.