Close Encounter With a Wolf

[@timberwolf9843]

Its gorgeous! Most biologists barely see wolves in the wild. Your very lucky!

[@scottburnhan891]

I find that hard to believe.

[@timberwolf9843]

scott burnhan I've watched many documentaries and they say they dont usually see wolves because they are so shy however they can be curious.

[@scottburnhan891]

Timber Wolf Yeah they are very sneaky.But most places numbers are strong some areas are overpopulated I thought u where talking number of wolves

[@timberwolf9843]

scott burnhan Yeah i was just talking about how their very cunning so the biologists barely get to see them.

[@susanda9469]

scott burnhan "Timber Wolf" is quite right, wild wolves are extremely wary of human beings. Except in Yellowstone and other areas where they are protected, biologists seldom see wolves in the wild except from aircraft, or when they have trapped them to radio collar them.

[@davidford7064]

That is on my bucket.to have an experience like you did! Thanks for leaving her be, much respect !

[@Americanmade1961]

I don't understand all the negative comments !! I would love to see a wolf in the wild. He didn't harm or harass this animal in anyway... he only observed. I for one.. appreciate the video..... so thank you for taping it ... Nick ! :-)

[@darcyburlingame9448]

He is beautiful and he seems like he is not scared of you, they normally won’t hurt people

[@NWWolfdogs]

She knows if she follows the raven, it will lead her to food, amazing!

[@RainWave13]

You're so lucky to have seen this! They're so shy and elusive. Considering the greying on its coat I'm assuming it's an older wolf, so it's nice to see an older wolf looking healthy and well-fed.

[@bmcsue7973]

Be good to him & he will be good to you ... Respect Nature ..

[@ApolloWolfDog101]

Wow ! What a gorgeous animal ! Your sooo lucky ! :3

[@Wavewolfaroha]

Beautiful footage--what a privilege to be so close! Where is this?

[@fayehuffstutler4546]

Wolves I've always thought that they are the loved ones that have passed on watching over you. :)

[@pfalky2k]

I would sell my soul to live in a place where such encounters were possible. my deepest respect & greatest thanks for not seeking to shoot or run over the Wolf. such a fine beautiful animal.

[@pfalky2k]

lol that's where this vid was shot? perhaps, once i've seen to my responsibilities here, that's what i'll do.

[@pinkparisstyle13]

OMG! That is so awesome! I would have been freaking out (not scared freaking out, but because it's so pretty). I'm surprised the wolf came so close to you.

[@Persian5word]

that just a decoy, the rest are behind you, waiting for you to come out say hi!!! hahahaha

[@Anglovox]

Wolves are genetically identical to Domestic Dogs. Going far enough back, some "omega" wolves(those not inclined towards any dominant behavior) who decided to try their survival fortunes following human nomads, were the ones who ended up being domesticated over the past 6000 years or so. The PRIMARY difference between dogs and wolves is one of "nurture", with only a little of the "nature" thrown in. ...all has to do with behavior. Genetically, A "wolf" is a "dog", and a "dog" is a "wolf." This may have something to do with why it breaks my heart when I see the majestic creatures hunted.

[@ilovekitties8643]

Lucky to have this video! Thanks for the upload.

[@Okiedog1]

You just shared something very special.

[@bartenderzzz]

Wow I wish I could walk around with one of those hear in NYC. That thing is beautiful!! Then again, we got enough animals. Theyre called people.

[@brianacast123]

you would have made that wolf go flying if you honked the horn. Adorable wolf though I love the fact that they look just like a regular old house dog.

[@annasummers5348]

They are so amazing. I would be in heaven.

[@cbrown848]

so cute!

[@smokefree08]

that's a smaller, but healthy looking wolf. beautiful

[@nickbeddington]

In this case she had no idea I was there but, she was obviously very curious about the truck and equipment. I find that the new diesel equipment exhaust smells a bit like deep fried cooking. That could have been the attracting factor in this situation.

[@wudduplele]

I really don't think she "had no idea" you were there. She probably smelled you miles away. You may find exhaust to smell like deep fried food but for a wolf (or any animals) this smells nothing like food. "Lone wolf" are way less shy than the average member of a pack, more agressive and far more dangerous. She was there looking for you, sir.

[@nickbeddington]

It was 3 winters ago I think

[@rain1676]

***** no she was looking for a husband.

[@nickbeddington]

***** Thank you for the kind words. I am blessed to work and live in such wild country!

[@susanda9469]

No Lost So this is a man-eating wolf, eh? You have no idea what you're talking about. Stop walking nature porn TV shows and learn something about real animal behaviour.

[@smollnerd8591]

Ahaha! I'd just run out like. "Let me love you!" But I would end up scaring her away. Beautiful creature she is. =)

[@justapot2610]

i would walk up then hug her. the cuttest creature ever is the wolf.

[@pfalky2k]

olivia strout I would love to do this. but I'd be wise & treat the large wild predator with ALL the respect it deserves. what I would NOT do is aim my truck or bow at it. I would enjoy watching & recording it going about it's business til it left.

[@justapot2610]

yes, you are correct.

[@beckyweaver5981]

Lily Koa She would’ve gobbled u up!

[@feralbluee]

A lone wolf - poor baby - hard to survive without a pack - hope he found one. . . Looks fine and healthy though :}

[@Haruverse]

Well, that's about the second most impressive wild wolf footage I've ever seen.

[@TravelWithTea8]

Why didn't you pet him?

[@nickbeddington]

Too busy cleaning the shit out of my pants.

[@annasummers5348]

+Nick Beddington I know endless people who have hiked looking for these wonderful lives. www.opb.org/news/blog/ecotrope/carter-niemeyer-10-questions-about-wolves/

[@TravelWithTea8]

***** what?

[@TravelWithTea8]

***** ?

[@annasummers5348]

Wolves are wonderful . I would have been thrilled to be able to be that close, and frightened for the wolf that he was so curious.

[@aimeeadesso4383]

Thats cool and the wolf looks like she/ he is lost poor thing

[@brandtmccall5184]

+Aimee Adesso I think so too, I hope it has a pack, and some immoral yahoos haven't shot them for trophies Wolves are pack animals and they usually don't hang out like this alone.

[@joeberger3441]

come on guys. we're in the age of information. a quick search on wolves and you'll see that there are in fact lone wolves or times when a wolf is alone. it's not that uncommon.

[@joeberger3441]

+Brandt McCall ^ see other comment

[@BushcraftQuebec]

animals dont get lost lol

[@nathanlangly4497]

The wolf was like yeah, i'm gonna play it off like i don't wannnt anything.. but he just might toss me a part of his ham sandwich ! Thanks for sharing :-]

[@sludge4125]

Or a cupcake.

[@sfletch9535]

U shoulda jumped up and yelled BOOGA BOOGA BOOGA really loud when it was right beside ya haha

[@leslieedmunds796]

wow Nick what part of Canada are you in???? damn you are so lucky

[@_SugarBee_]

He said he is in British colombia

[@martacuspartacus4881]

Was this in Yellowstone, canada or Alaska?

[@highlandwinterwolf8589]

As someone who wishes to hunt ethically, I believe the only time you should kill or wound a predatory animal is if you are attacked, or if you are a rancher and catch a predator in the act of going after your livestock. I'm no expert on any animal behavior, but this wolf probly knew you weren't an immediate threat and was more curious about the equipment there. I've seen horses and other animals watch cars and trucks go by with an interested look. Even saw a deer once looking down on a highway from a rocky outcropping up in Montana.

[@katielanemccormack8799]

Wolves are my favourite animals 🐺

[@jamessnow5369]

I think theyre are gracious animals and people need to Understand they serve a function; theyre Not the big bad wolf 'hollowWood' makes out to be. Thank You for sharing.

[@bishpleeez]

cool :-) where did you see him? i have only seen wolves in zoos i absolutely love them

[@x0DisneyGirl0x]

Beautiful animal! :3

[@LaxRoxTopher]

Idaho or Montana?

[@dominiquepaoli7504]

[@cookie4me5555]

That's a great video!

[@LitziaBeltran]

what a cute video, lovely wolf, thanks for sharing.

[@1_fishin_magician153]

mother nature at her best...thumbs up..!!! 1FM Lake George, NY

[@laurabonnell3239]

She knew you were there wolf has better sense smell then you ,

[@CJ-vc7ts]

It's far stronger than humans but now imagine bears have a sense of smell around 1000x stronger than ours

[@lightray9573]

Only if the wind is blowing your smell towards it, theres videos here on youtube that shows wolves being startled because they didnt realize a human was there

[@speedlite1]

Way too cool!

[@susiearviso3032]

If she's alone, she might be looking to start a new pack.

[@BushcraftQuebec]

she found her alphamale or her meal lol

[@brandtmccall5184]

Great footage, I truly respect these magnificent animals. I hope this wolf has a wolf pack as they don't survive will on their own. Unfortunately some yahoos think it is cool to kill them for sport, leaving a few member's of a pack behind it is terrible. As far as I am concerned killing any animal for sport is criminal, ban all trophy hunting. Lets be true caring, moral stewards of all wildlife not kill them. All the best.

[@Рауф-в6я]

Кто то накормил волка на этой дороге, вот и ждёт кормильца.

[@alcam14]

Is this in Canada?

[@lesaudi4016]

that was just awesome , nice video

[@MalamIbnMalam]

Where is this? my guess is Alaska?

[@dominiquepaoli7504]

Superbe !

[@mattbell555]

I love nature

[@andywerner838]

Wonder what number or name and pack ????

[@sean57]

definitly a wolf.

[@KnightHawk1990]

Beautiful creature.

[@w0lf212]

He was just vibin

[@exmerc58]

I feared the Cat when hunting more than wolves . Mainly because the method of the Cat , Ambush ! I have never heard of a human killed by wolfs .

[@dannygarden464]

really rare video, in my experience they always stay away from men and truck and all, but yours seem to stay put, not a hard one, I am more skared of bear than wolf, this is a super cool video, keep doing the best, thanks

[@teamsavage1732]

It did not know that he was there

[@marsyn1254]

Cool

[@TheGirllovesdog]

Basically was curious, but it's attitude was.... meh,... moving on...

[@_SugarBee_]

He says "it's a girl" at about the 2:20 mark

[@josiemcgee4581]

where was this?

[@antoniomontana9430]

It wanted some Scooby snacks

[@toadsage800]

where is this?

[@ЛенаО-О]

Ещё случай в той же деревне в Новгородской области.В октябре в деревне остаётся мало людей-одни старики. У одной соседки-старушки овцы были.Они паслись в деревне.Деревня в глухом лесу. И вдруг в деревню вбежал волк и схватил овцу. Мой отец увидел,стал кричать,звать эту старушку. Прибежали и другие бабушки.Стали кричать,бежать за волком. Он бросил овцу и скрылся.Все равно уже успел перегрызть ей горло.

[@BushcraftQuebec]

logger ?? pretty nice to work out i the middle of nowhere

[@riptide4127]

They are my dream pet

[@ronaldcox2741]

Seeing the heavy equipment in the video I would say the guys running the equipment have been feeding this Wolfe...He is not hanging around because he is curious he wants something to eat..I would bet money he has been fed by humans.

[@JDsModernMartialArts]

I agree with you Mr. Cox.

[@nickbeddington]

Its a pretty remote area but, stranger things have happened.

[@susanda9469]

Ronald Cox Agree 100%.

[@susanda9469]

Nick Beddington Hi Nick. Kenton Carnegie, the only person killed by wolves in Canada in at least 100 years, was killed while working at a camp near Wollaston Lake, SK. People had been closely approaching and possibly feeding local wolves who were scavenging at an unlicensed dump. This reduced the wolves' natural wariness. Their strong wariness of people is what normally protects us very well. There's a dramatic photo from CBC (before Kent's death) of a man on foot, with a stick, closely approaching a wolf in the area. Instead of hurrying away, the wolf stands its ground, bristles, apparently growls - which is totally abnormal wild wolf behaviour and a dangerous situation. Wild Sentry (educators on wolves) has a very informative page featuring the CBC photo: www.wildsentry.org/Killer_Wolf.htm ...So, yes, I'm thinking Ron Cox is right on the money with this one.

[@JDsModernMartialArts]

I am inclined to believe the official Human Wolf Kill record keeping in much of wild Canada or Alaska is substandard and may or may not be accurate. Hungry wolves leave few clues.

[@Skingirlca]

Where was this?

[@nickbeddington]

Northern British Columbia

[@justapot2610]

Nick Beddington i live in Columbia!

[@diablotorres1879]

It seems to me that this particular wolf is way too comfortable around civilization. For the love that I have for them, after I admire her beauty for a while I'll scared the living hell out of her as a reminder that is not okay to be around people if you are a wolf.

[@sludge4125]

Great video. But, how could the wolf *not* detect your presence?

[@nickbeddington]

Obviously she knew there was something human about all of this I just don't think she saw me.

[@sludge4125]

@@nickbeddington :)

[@willusa2927]

Beatiful animal

[@duxdawg]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@fazbruh]

Rev your engine?

[@jesusschizus272]

Lonely wolf- just like me..

[@mckdink]

It's cute, I wouldn't dare approach it though LMFAO!!! Idk why some people get so shocked & scared when they see wolves though, to me it's just like seeing a stray dog that ran away roaming your neighborhood

[@nickbeddington]

As soon as i got out of the truck she bolted.. Wanted nothing to do with me :)

[@Sammyturtle]

He looks like she wanted the man to give him something to eat. Dogs know that humans provide food, she was waiting for him to throw something out the window for her to eat. She appears very weak, depending on how long the ground has been covered with snow, how long has it been since she's eaten?

[@Frankie-he1uu]

Its an extremely hard life being a lone wolf

[@Windrunner7]

beautiful creatures :)

[@lostinsauce4515]

Nice wolf bro

[@mokihaname]

beautiful

[@sav9484]

Nice wolf

[@godiskungen27]

Awsome

[@ЛенаО-О]

Мы летом,в июле,были деревне в Новгородской области .Пошли гулять ночью.Мы всегда гуляли ночью до рассвета. Идём и слышим рядом с деревней воют волки.Мы очень испугались и побежали домой. Через пять минут мимо нашего дома,гремя цепью пробежал с диким ржанием жеребёнок-он побежал через лес в другую деревню,где родился,где его мать жила. В деревню вечером привели жеребёнка,и на краю деревни ночью привязали его на верёвке к цепи столбу пастись.Волки почувствовали,что беззащитное животное ходит рядом и стали на него наступать.Когда подошли близко,жеребёнок сильно дёрнулся ,выдернул верёвку и цепь из столба и убежал со ржанием в свою деревню к матери. Утром вся деревня стала искать этого жеребца. Я тогда рассказала им-что произошло ночью и где теперь надо искать жеребёнка.

[@jordim6271]

it looks lost or confused

[@pauls466]

They introduced the wolf again in Belgium , result is horses killed, sheep killed and dogs killed in their garden at home all in populated areas .

[@ClockwiseTwist]

I shot a wolf. it was beautiful, the fur shone like the sun. I still have the picture mounted on my wall :3

[@Mike-01234]

Once he moves away he would have ran if he smelled you or he might have came around because he knows humans have food maybe people have given him scraps of food. When he was within 10 feet would have attacked if you were on foot.

[@Tide12NC]

Its hungry...It’s been kicked out of its pack and roaming alone. Saw a documentary on this. Sad, if it don’t find a pack to let it in, it want last alone.

[@hilarybenoit2926]

I think it's one of the Banff Wolfpack wolves..

[@sassulusmagnus]

The wolf absolutely knew the driver was present. It seems to be hanging around looking for a handout. In a roadside location, with what looks like garbage bins nearby, it's possible that the animal has either scavenged there before or even that it has been fed by people.

[@nickbeddington]

Nope. No Garbage bins anywhere. You know nothing John Snow

[@bloodthirstwolf1474]

She must have just left. Her pack looking for a mate to start he own pack and on her way she ran into u, ur one lucky dude I wish I where u.

[@susanda9469]

From the wolf's behaviour it appears that people have been feeding it. I hope this practice has been STOPPED.

[@nickbeddington]

There are no humans directly feeding this animal Susan. Perchance she has happened upon human food around the railway before thus she is attracted to the vehicles in search of scraps. I had never seen that wolf before this incident and have not seen it since 3 years later. I belive you are very well educated in the wolf department Susan but i belive there are to many variables to put into consideration before coming to a firm conclusion. She may have just happened upon me that day. We are exactly 64kms from civilization of any sort at this chance meeting. She could make that in a day.

[@susanda9469]

Great information, thanks for educating me on the situation.

[@DSRT888]

Susan DA That's literally how we domesticated Wolves.

[@leakaderova8557]

+Susan DA I dont think so. It look like lone wolf decided to try his chance to get some food around huuman rather to risk life trying to sneak up around wolf pack.

[@joeberger3441]

+DSRT888 the domestication of dogs from wolves is a lot more complex than that little bit you're referring to from the show Cosmos

[@SmashingKurty]

could it have been rabid?

[@cupofcoco8948]

You could have started the car, and it would have probably been scared and ran away.

[@ЛенаО-О]

И ещё был случай на Колыме,где 700 километров тайга..У знакомой муж пошёл зимой на рыбалку на реку Колыму с собакой-лайкой.Рыбачить он решил на краю деревни.Пришёл,разложил снасти,оглянулся"А где же собака?"И видит-волк тащит зарезанную уже им его собаку в лес.Вот так.

[@andywerner838]

So cool can't find the right word s for it

[@nickbeddington]

Canada, early morning, she was kicked out of her pack.

[@wolftracker4077]

@ MinecraftExpertHelp Dude, you haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about, so it's best not to give advice on things you obviously have NO experience with. Thanks for coming.

[@marilynwargo6288]

Magical. Smart and curious. No surprises. ❤️

[@marilynechenuet2035]

And after, there is some individus who dare to tell that the wolves are bloodthirsty ? WE are, not them ! They're intelligent so curious :-), that's it !