Navarre was a mere seven weeks old when he arrived at the Wildlife Waystation in 1990. Since that time, he has grown into a strong adult wolf with a handsome gray coat.

Navarre plays his role very well as the alpha wolf (leader) of his pack. Navarre is very sociable and playful. He loves to play chase with one of his favorite snack foods —- squash stuffed with liverwurst.

Navarre the Timber Wolf

Navarre is one of the Wildlife Waystation’s official animal ambassadors. As an ambassador, he takes part in events to educate both children and adults about the vital role wolves play in maintaining a balanced ecosystem and the importance of co-existing with them in their natural habitat.

“Wolf” is the common name for the largest member of the genus Canis species, which includes coyotes, jackals, foxes, and domestic dogs. Wolves are social animals who live in groups called “packs” and mate for life. The pack is led by an alpha male and female. Their territory can span as much as 100 miles, depending on available food sources. Wolves have high endurance and will outlast prey in a chase.

Throughout the 20th century, wolves have been hunted to the brink of extinction in the U.S. Attempts are now being made to reintroduce the timber wolf to its natural habitats, such as Yellowstone National Park.