mackenzie – Apr 10, 2007 12:00 AM

One event that happened this week is the launching of the Center’s new Web cam that features a view from the top of the den. The den top is a favorite resting spot for wolves during the winter months. The cooler temperatures inside the den make it a favorite during the summer months, and we often have wolves lying in the doorway of the den when the temperatures increase. We would like to acknowledge one of our members, Johanna Goering, for donating this new camera and the resources necessary for bringing it to our website. Our plan is switch the retired pack camera to the Center’s website and, after fundraising efforts, get a camera that can follow the activities of the new pups in 2008 and thereafter reside in the Exhibit Pack. As we move through this transition, you can still find the existing webcams hosted by www.elyminnesota.com. MacKenzie has been doing surprisingly well. Just when we think we are seeing clear signs of a decline, she springs back with some much focused, social and pack oriented behavior. While we didn’t get it on video, after we fed the beaver, MacKenzie proceeded to approach Lakota’s beaver, grab it and run with it for her corner bed. Both Lakota and the wolf care staff looked surprised, as she rarely has that much spring in her step. Lakota managed to get it back and both had a full stomach by the next morning.