Boltz – Look at Those Legs

The summer season is the time for wolves to transition into a more nocturnal existence.  Boltz was awaken during the middle of the day to have a photo taken.  After displaying a fore-stretch and extending his front legs as far as he could reach, he trotted back up the hill to retreat in the cooler forested environment.  Such is the life of a summer exhibit.  We started the noon enclosure enrichment programs, which we conduct in the summer to help cool the wolves, and give them some stimuli that motivates them to come into view.  Today’s enrichment was beaver tails, and Boltz’s wasn’t nearly as adept at locating via scent as the other wolves.  He seems to be a bit timid in most interactions, and the search for hidden food tends to create excitement and competition.  These are two things that Boltz would rather avoid.