lakota – Sep 20, 2004 12:00 AM

Warmer than normal weather in late August and early September has brought a reoccuring presence of biting flies to the site. Wolf care staff do daily checks on the wolves to look for fly bites, evidence of any injuries or abnormalities. This is especially important for the retired wolves that are going on 12 years of age. Lakota seems to have developed a small lump on her left hind leg. The veterinarian has looked at it and will likely take a tissue biopsy during the October medical exam. It doesn't seem to hinder Lakota's playful personality. She continues to race around the enclosure enticing Lucas and MacKenzie to chase her and has dug herself several tunnels in the enclosure to stay cool on the warm late summer days.