Wolves survive winter with thick double coats and physiological adaptations that keep them warm, like a special blood vessel system in their paws that minimizes heat loss. They also use behavioral strategies such as curling into a ball or sleeping together to conserve body heat, and they are well-suited for hunting vulnerable prey in the winter months. Physical and physiological adaptations Thick fur: Wolves have a dense, multi-layered coat that protects them from extreme cold. The undercoat is

🐾 Vega and Lyra are adding a splash of color to conservation! Our maned wolves use their paws to create beautiful paintings that are as unique as they are. Want to learn more about these amazing animals? Stop by our International Maned Wolf Day conservation table on October 5th from 10am-12pm! You can fold an origami wolf, color your own masterpiece, play a marble game that shows how wolves help disperse seeds, and even take home a bookmark featuring paw prints painted by Vega and Lyra themselv