NOTE: AYLA has sadly passed away - dying of natural causes having had a happy life at the centre. Howlin’ Wolf Mcc  officially adopted  Ayla. She was being cared for by Wolf Watch UK. Their aims are to support wolf conservation through education, welfare and active management through its centre for rescued wolves.

THE LUPINE LOWDOWN

­ Ayla arrived at Wolf Watch when only nine days old and was hand reared by Tony and later at about three months, by Wolf and Minski.

­ Ayla is introduced to people when handled by Tony until just before her annual season, when her general level of aggressiveness increases.

­ Ayla’s favourite food is beef.

­ During the moult, Ayla loses all trace of her dense coat and resembles a greyhound with a rat’s tail.

­ This wolf is a real family favourite and a marvellous ambassador for her species. She has appeared on a number of wildlife films and television conservation programmes. Her sense of play and mischief has not diminished with time.

Interesting facts about AYLA

SUBSPECIES - European (canis lupus lupus)

DATE OF BIRTH - 8 April 1988

ARRIVAL - 17 April 1988 from west Midlands safari Park

VITAL STATISTICS - height: 29inches at shoulder. Weight: approx 80lbs

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES - A broken right canine tooth, 4 inch scar under chin resulting from a dominance fight with WOLF in 1991. Most other teeth are now wearing down with age

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WOLVES AND WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP, MAGAZINES AND ADOPTING A WOLF CONTACT :WOLF WATCH UK, 5 DELAPRE DRIVE, BANBURY, OXFORDSHIRE OX16 7WP or take a look at their web page

wolfwatch uk     other wolf links:    Grey Wolf

e mail Howlin Wolf  at:        andrea.lewis@virgin.net