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The Wolf


Destiny, perhaps from the very beginning, claimed the wolf as a symbol. Has any
other animal stirred human passions the way the wolf has? Its haunting howl, its
incredible stamina, its brilliant eyes, and its superiority as a predator all
have been reviled as nefarious, and even demonic, traits. Ironically, these same
characteristics have also been revered as belonging to a majestic, and sometimes
spiritual, creature - a symbol of the magnificent, untamed wilderness.
In truth, the wolf is neither evil nor exceptionally good - neither demon
nor god. Wolves are simply predators. Their role as a predator must not be
reduced, however, to that of savage killer. Wolves, like humans, need to eat to
survive. In this process, wolves also provide a service: they help preserve
nature's delicate balance by keeping herds of deer, elk, moose, and other large
mammals in check, as well as keeping these populations strong and genetically
viable by preying on the weak and sick.......

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Approximate Pages: 3 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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