maya – Jan 4, 2010 12:00 AM

The weather here has turned cold, with morning temperatures for the last several days ranging from -25 to -30 below zero. Wolf care staff have increased the amount of straw in the enclosure to give the wolves more insulation. Wolves in the wild bed in the snow for insulation, but in captivity, the snow is compacted, leaving it ice cold. Maya is showing signs of her age, getting very stiff when she gets up from resting. She turns six years of age in May, and joins the Cosequin club, nutritional supplements for older joints. She does get plenty of exercise, and of course, so does Aidan.