Kiana displayed the classic stare of a gray wolf.
Kianna was born between April 17 and April 20, 1993. She was raised with pupmates Lucas, Lakota, and MacKenzie. From the time she was a pup, Kiana was known for reinforcing MacKenzie’s status as the dominant female, but Kiana was never seen testing this rank order. Kiana had some complications with a 1994 spay surgery. After this medical event, she required special daily enzymes and was fond of the special feedings to help her medical condition. Team members noted increased food possession behavior, and visitors often watched her dominate carcass feedings. Kiana passed away on December 26, 1998; she was seen behaving normally throughout the day, until she appeared to have a seizure and lay down on a snowy path. The necropsy results showed evidence of a heart-related metabolic seizure. The first wolf care memorial legacy fundraiser was in 1999 for Kiana. Wolf care team members often spoke about her love of food, so her memorial helped fund the carcass freezer we use to this day.
