Casanova - Wolf 302M
Where does the name come from?
Casanova. What is in the name?
During my many hours spent in the park watching wolves and time spent reading stories of the wolves, beginning with the reintroduction in 1995, I fell in love with a few of the former wolves of Yellowstone. One of which was the nephew to MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE WOLF, which is wolf 21.
His nephew, Casanova, or wolf 302M(m standing for male) did not start his life out as the best of leaders. He was careless, selfish, manipulating and yet, somehow, with these many flaws, he was a ladies magnet. Observers often wondered why so many female wolves flocked to him, because he was everything opposite of a normal intriguer. He ran from enemies, normally leaving the females far behind, he would push his limits and sneak females out of strong united packs, and he showed absolutely no leadership. But, he changed. It did not happen overnight and it did not happen in his early years at all but he ended up becoming the leader that a pack needed.
Like Casanova, I did not turn into a pack leader until later in my life. I wandered along, lost in this world before I finally became the leader that my pack needed. I lead and never follow. I protect and bare my teeth when needed. I provide and give all my love to those around me.
To learn more about the story of Casanova and wolf 21M(he will also become your favorite) contact me. I love to share the stories that made me fall in love, even more, with the wolves of Yellowstone. (Photo by Doug Dance)
