cubs
WOLF PACK - Together but not always !
Many people still think that a wolf pack spends its time together, or that the hunt is conducted with all members present. We're going to give you some explanation about two spexplain to you, very simply, two very important key points about packs at this time of year - summer and the education of cubs. We need to know and understand them because, as we see in the field and when political decisions are being made, the way a pack functions is still poorly understood and, in some cases, even ignored, so that we can shoot as quickly as possible, particularly when it comes to reactive and proactive control shots. Errors are common, especially when it comes to evaluating a pack. The most frequent problem is that interpretations aren't based on a compilation and in-depth analysis of all the data collected, with the benefit of hindsight and knowledge.
Arsene's pack - Discovery and revelation
We're back to tell you about our work and the discoveries we made during July and August 2023. These two months have been particulary intense, in many ways. Even if it's not over yet, we made the most exciting discovery we'd ever dreamed of in our first year in the field !
Arsene's pack - Growth and pressure
We're currently in an intense period for Arsene's pack : the cubs have been weaned, and their growth requires more and more meat. The pack must therefore hunt and predate even more, to feed the growing and increasingly demanding appetites of the new arrivals. This is also the period when pressure and attacks on livestock often increase.
Arsene's pack - Feeding
Arsène's pack is doing very well, according to our latest monitoring and visual observations. The period between the birth of the cubs (May) and the moment when they can finally travel with the pack (September) is particularly intensive for the breeding couple.
Wolf mating period
What is Arsene's pack doing between the end of winter and spring ? How do the reproduction and births take place ? How is the pack organized during the birth period ? We're going to give you some details about the periods called "reproduction" and "birth". We explain what happens during mating, the arrival of the cubs, their first weeks of life and the organization of the pack during these very important phases for the species.