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Yellowstone Wolf: Tracking the Packs

Yellowstone's wolves: 949M from Lamar Canyon Pack

Facts about 949M
Social status: Alpha
Age class: Adult
Color: Black
Sex: Male
Age: 12
Mange status: Infected
Birth year: 2011
Birth pack:
Death year: 2017
Number of photos: 9
Description: Born into the Beartooth Pack east of the Park, and first collared by Wyoming Game and Fish Department, he joined Lamar Canyon in late 2016 as alpha male. He suffered from severe mange 2016-2017, making him appear brownish-black. In August 2017, he died from a combination of mange, canine distemper virus, and emaciation.