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Wolves & Wild Kin

A group dedicated to the celebration and conservation of the Wolf and some of its more immediate kin.

Featured Work

" Portrait of a Red Fox " by fortner

Near West Hawk Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Late For Breakfast by Jay Ryser

This is a little closer image of the vixen the locals call Scarface for obvious reasons. Despite the unfortunate nickname, she’s a very pretty little fox. Always shy in the past, she’s really come into her own after the recent change in fox politics. She’s now much bolder and less anxious, and is quickly becoming my new favorite fox. We don’t quite have the relationship I did with the previous alpha vixen (she’d let me hang around all morning while she hunted or napped, and posed beautifully for me), but this is a good start. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/4, 1/320sec
Homecoming by Jay Ryser

For those following the drama in my favorite little fox area, it’s been a tough year. My favorite and photogenic female fox was hit by a car and died. The spunky alpha male Pock was shot by an unknown gunman in a senseless act of violence. And the little park itself was devastated in monster storm, snapping and uprooting many of the old trees in the area. The storm also killed at least one of the new fox kits and killed or injured many of the birds calling the area home. I was out early in the Spring and saw no familiar fox faces, and the area was in such disarray that favorite spots were inaccessible. It seemed like the little park where I spent so much time and knew so many animals was gone for good. It was no longer a source of hope and renewal as it had been for so long. This was the first time I’d been back since Spring. I wasn’t expecting much, and was pleasantly surprised. The trails were open again, much of the storm debris had been removed or at least moved into manageable piles. And where there was little life before, life had returned and new life had emerged. I saw birds everywhere. Within 50 meters of the parking lot, I saw an unfamiliar fox who was happy to pose for me. A little further on, I ran into the old beta male – presumably the new alpha. He just appeared behind me, and slowly walked up to me (exactly like Pock used to do), and eventually got too close for the lens to focus. After being away from foxes for so long, it was a welcome experience. He used to be so shy and cautious, he never would have approached me before. The rational part of me knows he was likely just looking for a handout, but the emotional side was comforted to have this little sign that Life had a plan and what seemed lost is now renewed. It was very comforting. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/3.2, 1/160sec
Downward Fox by Jay Ryser

It’s been a while since I was at my fox hole, and decided to go to today to see how the place is. Damage from the storm has progressed to the point that all the back trails are again open and much of the debris from the storm has been removed. There are still piles of limbs here and there, and a LOT more open sky. I ran into this fox within about 50 meters of the parking lot. I’m not familiar with this fox. He sat and watched me for a bit and apparently decided I wasn’t too much of a risk and went about his morning rituals, including a long series of stretches. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/80sec
Somewhere In The Night by Sharon K. Shubert

Digital art inspired by my love of wildlife, God’s gift to the world. :) This work has been FEATURED in the “Animal Fantasy & Whimsy” group AND in the “Wolves & Wild Kin” group! :)
Red Fox sleeping by DutchLumix

sleeping Red Fox
Sitting Fox by Peter Denness

An urban red fox, taken 7/9/9 in Croydon, Surrey Feautured in and thanks to Wolves and Wild Kin Canon1D Mark 2 / Tamron 55-200mm @ 168 mm / F5.6 / 1/200th second / ISO 640
Diving Fox by Peter Denness

A red fox hunting. Taken in Colorado, USA Canon 400D / Canon 100-400 L IS Lens @ 400mm / F5.6 / 1/400th / ISO 400 Feautured in and thanks to Wolves and Wild Kin / All things in the Natural World
Within by Fred Smilde

16”X20” water mixable oil on stretched canvas- / Allegorical Self Portrait
Because I love you by Eivor Kuchta

I’m tidying up in my computer folders and found this fox image from late spring. Foxes playing next to Chimney Gulch Trail in Golden, Colorado.
Coyote, Washington state by Rhonda Clements

Washington State woods near Cascade Mountains
Cold Wind by Heather Ward

This is the Alaskan tundra wolf, a subspecies of the gray wolf. Drawn with charcoal dust and a paintbrush, for the most part, on Strathmore smooth bristol paper. 24”x18”, 2009.

Recent Work

Coyote Howl by Miles Moody

I never cease to be amazed and mystified when nature allows me to come in close. It happens a lot for me in the national parks, and for this reason, I will forever love the treasure that is our parks. I am so grateful for the struggle and sacrifice made by the far sighted ones before me that rendered our national parks into a reality. It gets obvious that something ‘different and special’ has just happened when a seemingly wild animal in a particularly remote place lets me come near. It’s tempting to blow it off and say, “Nothing unusual here; these are just park animals; they haven’t been hunted in decades and they’ve lost their fear of humanity.” I did this for awhile, to relieve myself of the subtle intensity that gradually seeped into my awareness each time this occurred. I didn’t want to handle how it challenged my pre-conceptions, particularly the ones I secreted against myself; the ones I would not admit even to myself. Then it started happening anywhere, not just in the parks, and just frequently enough that I never quite got ‘over it.’ It came at me from out of nature, but I won’t assume that it is limited to that. It works through whatever we can be passionate for, I suspect; wherever and whenever we open our hearts into a ‘higher’ passion. It began with my hobbies – such a seemingly unimportant word is this, but it was through the doorway of my ‘hobbies’ that an enormity of significance unfolded (continued with Angel Walk). Nikon F5, f2.8 @1/500, Fuji Velvia 50,. Wemberly Head, Gitzo tripod, Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Wild Coyote by William Clair

Caught this guy in Sequoia National Park, USA. Nikon d300 with a 28-200mm lens. /
Limber by Jay Ryser

I know – another stretching fox, but I couldn’t resist Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/80sec
White Wolf by micmac

Arctic wolf,Taken at le “Parc Omega”,Quebec,Canada / Nikon D 200,lens sigma 120-400 /
" Am I pretty or what " by fortner

I’ve been out recently looking for a Silver Fox reported to be in the area. Silver Foxes are simply a variant of the Red Fox . They are black with grey coloured guard hair which makes them appear silver and they have a white tip on their tail. Very beautiful to say the least ! So far the Silver has eluded me but I did spot this cross fox which is likely an offspring of the Silver and also no slouch in the “good looks” category.
Watchful Eye by Scott Denny

One of my most favorite animals to photograph. Although there are Timber Wolves in the wild here in Wisconsin, this is a Mexican Wolf. He lives at the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. It is hopeful one day that the Mexican Wolf is re-introduced to its home. For now Mexican Wolves are in captivity and being populated for re-entry. Please View Larger
Profile by Jay Ryser

The weather was so bad yesterday (drizzly, slushy snow and rain) that I barely made it out the door before changing my mind about photography that day. Today, it was snowing lightly, and I slogged through almost a foot of snow in search of foxes. They had better sense than me and decided to sleep in this morning. The only thing I saw this morning was another photography friend who had the same bad luck I did. This is the fox I used to refer to as the beta male, who in all likelihood is the areas alpha male now. He’s much less anxious now, much bolder, and not afraid to get close now. So close I couldn’t fit all of him in the frame. He’s a very handsome fox, and poses reasonably well for me. He’s spotted something and it’s holding his attention. We left soon after this shot was made to investigate whatever captured his attention. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/2.8, 1/320sec
Late For Breakfast by Jay Ryser

This is a little closer image of the vixen the locals call Scarface for obvious reasons. Despite the unfortunate nickname, she’s a very pretty little fox. Always shy in the past, she’s really come into her own after the recent change in fox politics. She’s now much bolder and less anxious, and is quickly becoming my new favorite fox. We don’t quite have the relationship I did with the previous alpha vixen (she’d let me hang around all morning while she hunted or napped, and posed beautifully for me), but this is a good start. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/4, 1/320sec
" Portrait of a Red Fox " by fortner

Near West Hawk Lake, Manitoba, Canada
Four Off The Floor by Jay Ryser

This is the vixen the locals call “Scarface.” You’ll notice the dark scar across her muzzle and the asymmetrical patch of white fur on her right of the muzzle. I’m not really fond of that nick name – she’s very calm and easy going (unless it comes to hunting). She’s also much more relaxed than she was with the previous alphas. I’m not sure why she was running, but I was able to get a few frames of her with all four paws off the ground until she ran by me too close to keep all of her in the frame. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300/f/2.8+1.4TC / Jobu gimbal, Giottos tripod ISO 400, f/4, 1/400sec
Watching From The Bush by Tim Denny

Taken at the Minnesota zoo View larger
Wolf Howling at the Moon by David Shaw

featured in Wolves in Art

This was just sent to me by defenders of wildlife. Please go to the site and sign the petition if nothing else. Wolves need our help. I have made a donation, hopefully others can too. Please pass this information along!!

Defenders of wildlife

In just a few days, Idaho officials have already sold more than 4,000 of an estimated 70,000 permits for a deadly wolf hunt that could kill at least 25% of the state’s wolves this year alone. On Monday, Defenders of Wildlife’s lawyers will try to convince a federal judge to stop this awful slaughter before it starts, but we’re not stopping there in our efforts to save the lives of these wolves.

Please go to Defenders of wildlife now for more details!!

Dear Marleia,

Seventy thousand permits to shoot and kill wolves in Idaho. Seventy thousand guns trained on the estimated 1,000 wolves in Idaho.

It’s unbelievable, but true. Unless they’re stopped, Idaho officials intend to sell as many as 70 wolf hunting permits for each one of these magnificent animals living in the Gem State. In just the first day the permits were on sale, the state sold thousands!
Please help me stop this slaughter by watching Defenders of Wildlife’s new video and sending an emergency message to President Barack Obama asking him to stop this devastating wolf hunt.

Idaho officials have announced they plan to allow hunters to target the 1,000 wolves in Idaho, shooting and killing up to 220 wolves during this hunting season alone. More than four thousand wolf-killing permits have already been sold—and the killing could begin next Tuesday!

Under Idaho’s wolf plan, more than 500 wolves could be killed over the next two years. But the true results of the state’s plans may be even worse.

Idaho’s legislature has said it wants to remove all wolves from the state “by whatever means necessary,” and Governor Butch Otter literally howled with delight when President Obama’s Interior Secretary Ken Salazar eliminated Endangered Species Act protections for wolves earlier this year and has promised to hunt wolves himself.

Unless we stop the hunt, hundreds of wolves could be killed, with orphaned wolf pups – unable to hunt for themselves – left to starve to death during the brutal winter months.

Please watch this new video and then urge President Obama to restore Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in Idaho and Montana.

The good people at Defenders of Wildlife are doing everything they can right now to ensure a lasting future for wolves in Idaho and the rest of the northern Rockies. I’m lending my voice to this fight, and I hope you will too.

Sincerely,

Ashley Judd
Defenders of wildlife

STOP THE IDAHO WOLF HUNT

*Congratulations to eivor!!

This group will concentrate on Wolves and their wild kin such as Dingos, Jackals, Coyotes, Foxes and African Hunting Dogs! Sorry no hybrids or domesticated wolves. Animals can be wild (or in a zoo).

The wolf (Canis Lupis) is a mystical creature shrouded in controversy and misunderstanding often leading to persecution and in some areas extinction. Wolves and their relatives have been both feared and revered though out history. These wild dogs need a place in our world.