Wolves Adopting Pups?

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Wolves Adopting Pups?

Post by Leaf Rain » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:43 pm

something I have always wanted to know about wolves is: Do they willingly adopt another wolf's pups?
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Re: Wolves Adopting Pups?

Post by Koa » Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:55 pm

Most wolves will not adopt random pups. Firstly, they must ensure their own survival and own family's survival; taking on a pup from another stranger/pack is considered genetic competition and thus, they would not do so.
If you're even more curious, here's a topic regarding the matter -
http://www.wolfquest.org/bb/viewtopic.p ... g#p1034776

Hope that answers your question.

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Re: Wolves Adopting Pups?

Post by Leaf Rain » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:11 pm

Oh yes it did, thank you very much. :D
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Re: Wolves Adopting Pups?

Post by Koa » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:31 pm

You are welcome. Glad I could help.

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Re: Wolves Adopting Pups?

Post by BlackWarrior » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:02 pm

Since it seems your question has been answered, I'll go ahead and lock this topic.
Thanks for the help, Koa! ^^

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