denali – Aug 1, 2008 12:00 AM

Written by Nanny Team Leader Kelly Godfrey: Ely has been very hot and humid lately. Wolf pups have a harder time in the heat like this and they stay cool by panting. They also lose heat through the pads on their paws. Other ways to stay cool are to play in their stock water tank, digging in the dirt to make a cool spot to lie on, or to sleep often. Denali's favorite cool spot is outside the auditorium door between the cement slab and the fence, using a large rock for a pillow. Today's picture shows Denali deep in the den in the pup pen where it is cooler. The video shows him digging a hole to create a cool spot.