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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

Pounce! by Peter Denness

I saw this red fox waiting by the edge of a field with one of its cubs (I assume it was as it was about 2/3rds the size of the adult). The hay in the field had been cut and was laying in piles ready to be gathered. After a short while the cub disappeared from view in to the hedgerow you can see in the background. Over the next forty minutes I watched the fox hunting in the field, watching and listening intently for mice and voles hiding in the hay. Just before this shot the fox froze and then leapt in to the air. Ten minutes later it repeated the routine, even closer to where I was standing. Both times I got shots of it in mid air, but unfortunately the second time ( and by far the best shot) was slightly out of focus, probably due to the narrow DOF. Canon 400D / ISO400 / F5.6 / 1/400sec / Canon 100-400L Lens @ 400mm FEATURED in (and many thanks to) Wolves and Wild Kin Group
"Sacred Places" by Skye Ryan-Evans

There is a sweet secret place in the mountains, long forgotten by Man but recalled by the wild beasts. A place high up in the misty distance of time and legend, where animals gather in peace, to find solace and safety from the modern World. These hidden regions are known as “Sacred Places” and can only be found using the old ways, the “old” knowledge and sometimes by covertly following a lone creature, as he makes his way to the place sought by his ancestors. Wolf and Eagle spirits feature in this mystical painting showing an ancient Totem Pole and the beautiful, mist-cloaked forests of the Pacific Northwest. A restful scene to meditate upon and designed to enhance any home, office or cabin wall-space. 25% of proceeds from the sale of this poster, directly benefits the wonderful Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter here in BC, Canada. Thank you for caring about wildlife.
Gotcha! by Eivor

Young foxes playing in Golden, Colorado. / Nikon D80, 70-300 mm lens / f/7.1, 1/160 sec, ISO 800, focal length 300 mm, EV -0.33
Dingo by Alison Gainge

Dingo, Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia
Pock by Jay Ryser

I know, I know – another fox shot. “Hi, I’m Jay, and I’m a fox addict . . .” If you’ve been following my reports of my little fox world, you’re already familiar with the alpha male, Pock. I have no idea why the locals call him that, but that is his name. He’s easy to identify – he has a fairly light colored coat and a squinty, rheumy left eye. Local rumor has it that he was playing with one of his kits and it accidentally scratched his eye, and it never full recovered. It does seem to give him more trouble in really cold weather. In this shot, you don’t really see the squinty eye. Despite this, for a long period he’s been the alpha male of his little area. Other foxes would defer to him and even jump and run out of his way hen challenged. He’s a bold little guy as well: I’ve seen him hold his own in a confrontation with a coyote at least 3 times his size. He trots down the same trail as me and passes within a few feet of me, and even uses me for shade on bright mornings. I’ve also caught him rooting through my camera bag when my back was turned. There seems to be a shift in the political structure in the fox world, though. The beta male, who has never been as bold, stole food from Pock the other weekend. It was only a few months ago he was running away if Pock gave him a sour look. Pock’s not a youngster anymore, but he’s still very active, and my most commonly spotted fox. We’ll see what happens in the following weeks and months in this little soap opera. Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) / Wheat Ridge, CO / Sony a700 / Sigma 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4TC / Giottos tripod, Acratech ballhead, Wimberley Sidekick ISO640, 1/320sec, f/2.8
Fox kit by Eivor

The fox kits seem to enjoy the cooler, overcast weather we’re having right now. Yesterday I posted a picture of one kit, and I was concerned about the rest of the family. This morning I saw three kits playing outside the den, and one parent not far away. / Nikon D80, 70-300 mm lens / f/7.1, 1/400 sec, ISO 400, focal length 300 mm
Wolf by Veikko Suikkanen

Original oil painting on canvas, 65×50cm This image are © Veikko Suikkanen. You may not use any images (in whole or in part) without written consent from artist. All rights reserved.
Wolf by dawndavies

pastel art. wolves are on the endangered creatures list. / zazzle / /
Fox kit watching sunset by Rhonda Clements

taken on San Juan Island WA
Mexican Gray Wolf by Linda Gregory

This photograph was taken at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. I have taken dozens of pictures of the three Mexican gray wolves, but this is the only one where he was looking directly at me. Photographed with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 28. / Featured in: / WOLVES & WILD KIN/July, 2009 / WOLVES IN ART/July, 2009 /
In Memory Of Pock by Jay Ryser

I got an email from Eivor with some sad news. Those of you familiar with my fox photos may remember the alpha male of the little fox community that the locals called Pock. He was my most often seen fox. He was usually the first one out and about in the mornings, and could be seen in many areas of the little fox territory – trotting down the trails, out in the open field – rarely hiding in the brush. He was a gutsy little guy. He’d trot by people on the trail without flinching. I saw him stand up to a coyote 3 times his size. He would sometimes stand behind me and use me for shade on bright mornings, and on one occasion I caught him rooting through my camera bag when my back was turned. The news that Eivor told me about was that some has apparently shot and killed Pock. There’s now a little memorial at the eastern end of the park. Other foxes are also missing, and you can probably guess what the concern is. This was an absolutely senseless killing. Pock wasn’t a threat to anyone. He was very popular with locals around the park and with many photographers. Fliers were apparently posted in the local neighborhoods to see if anyone has any information about this. This may sound a little odd, but I considered Pock a friend. I’d see him at least once every weekend, Fall through Spring. I had a lot more contact with him than I did with many family members and other friends. It was not unusual to have him trot by me on a trail and for me to say, “Hey, little Pock buddy, how’s it going?” It turned into our standard greeting. If it’s not too much trouble, how about a quick moment of silence in memory of a friend

Recent Work

Waiting out the Storm by Donna Ridgway

He’s curled up in the snow, waiting for the storm to pass… Robert and I took a camping trip to Arizona last December. I had a painting in a show in Las Vegas, at Cowboy Christmas. The trip went fine, even though it was December, until we got to Williams, AZ near the Grand Canyon. It began to blizzard, and the temperatures plummeted to near zero. We enjoyed the Grand Canyon in this weather, and headed home. When we got into Montana, the temps were below zero. Camping became difficult! We couldn’t get coffee to boil on the camp stove. We slept warm, under our good sleeping bags, but the coffee thing was the last straw! :) When we got to Gardner, Montana, at the entrance to Yellowstone Park, we stopped to see the Great Bear and Wolf Recovery Center…that’s where I found this wolf, waiting out the storm. From the sad look on his face, I don’t think he could get his coffee to boil either… Nikon D300 / 70-300mm lens / Photo shot through glass / Sharpened some to bring out the snow flakes. If you enjoyed seeing this wolf, you might also like to see his buddies: /
Totem - Wolf by dawndavies

For Totem cards, wolves are on the endangered list. Pastels and photoshop / zazzle / / /
Coyote pup by Eivor

This was taken during one of my usual morning walks. I was hoping to see some animals out in the field. There can be elk, deer, foxes or coyotes. This morning I ran into two big coyotes. I have to admit that my heart was beating a little faster, when I saw this coyote pup, not far from me. The parents didn’t look too happy, and I was worried I was someone in the middle of a whole family. I snapped a few pictures, then found my way a little further away from them. / Nikon D80, 70-300 mm lens / f/8, 1/640 sec, ISO 400, focal length 300 mm
"Sacred Places" by Skye Ryan-Evans

There is a sweet secret place in the mountains, long forgotten by Man but recalled by the wild beasts. A place high up in the misty distance of time and legend, where animals gather in peace, to find solace and safety from the modern World. These hidden regions are known as “Sacred Places” and can only be found using the old ways, the “old” knowledge and sometimes by covertly following a lone creature, as he makes his way to the place sought by his ancestors. Wolf and Eagle spirits feature in this mystical painting showing an ancient Totem Pole and the beautiful, mist-cloaked forests of the Pacific Northwest. A restful scene to meditate upon and designed to enhance any home, office or cabin wall-space. 25% of proceeds from the sale of this poster, directly benefits the wonderful Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter here in BC, Canada. Thank you for caring about wildlife.
Are you Trustworthy? by Donna Ridgway

I took this photo at the Great Bear and Wolf Recovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana. This wolf looked like he didn’t quite trust my camera or me!
Pounce! by Peter Denness

I saw this red fox waiting by the edge of a field with one of its cubs (I assume it was as it was about 2/3rds the size of the adult). The hay in the field had been cut and was laying in piles ready to be gathered. After a short while the cub disappeared from view in to the hedgerow you can see in the background. Over the next forty minutes I watched the fox hunting in the field, watching and listening intently for mice and voles hiding in the hay. Just before this shot the fox froze and then leapt in to the air. Ten minutes later it repeated the routine, even closer to where I was standing. Both times I got shots of it in mid air, but unfortunately the second time ( and by far the best shot) was slightly out of focus, probably due to the narrow DOF. Canon 400D / ISO400 / F5.6 / 1/400sec / Canon 100-400L Lens @ 400mm FEATURED in (and many thanks to) Wolves and Wild Kin Group
Mexican Gray Wolf by Linda Gregory

This photograph was taken at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. I have taken dozens of pictures of the three Mexican gray wolves, but this is the only one where he was looking directly at me. Photographed with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 28. / Featured in: / WOLVES & WILD KIN/July, 2009 / WOLVES IN ART/July, 2009 /
Coyote Sunning by Linda Gregory

This photograph was taken at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona. I try to get there very early and head right out to the coyote enclosure for the best photographs.
True Love by Karön d'Vega

Featured in Pop Art 28 June 2009 Original Acrylics Painting 2009 / 30.5 W x 40.6 H cm Coated Textured Canvas Paper my painting was inspired by the works of the artist GoldenWolf. I love her style and creativity, she is a brilliant artist and her beautiful works are so inspirational. / _______ what is true love? my painting represents love transcending ethnic background and nationalities. sublime joy when two people truly love each other !! THE COUGAR AND THE FOX
Grey Wolf by Magnum1975

This male wolf was in a wolf refuge in Golden, British Columbia, Canada. They have a number of wolves there that they have rescued from various situations.

Congratulations to Mike McAdoo!! Your Foxy Lady was voted #1!!!

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.