malik – Nov 9, 2005 12:00 AM

Fall and winter are always good times of the year for the wolves; the heat of summer is past and the weather and snowfall bring cooler, and more comfortable, temperatures. All of the wolves have their full winter coats, making them look very big. This is a marked change from the summer when they have shed their winter coats and look very thin. Wolf care in the winter involves checking for bites or scratches that may be hidden within their dense undercoat. In this picture, you can notice Malik's full winter pelage.