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Once captured, these wolf pups are treated with a gentle touch. To the eyes of the children, they resemble tiny dog puppies, devoid of any fierce instincts characteristic of adult wolves. Although some pups may unfortunately meet an untimely end, dedicated caregivers, like Unger, have different intentions. They attempt to nurture the pups, albeit acknowledging their specific dietary needs – still reliant on their mother’s milk for survival.
As weeks pass, the pups grow. By June, they begin to morph from innocuous babies to adolescent wolves, exhibiting traits such as sharp ears and striking blue eyes. Their transformation signals a troubling dilemma for their human caregivers: how long can these young wolves coexist with livestock without posing danger?