Wolf Mother of Six Credits Her Exceptional Agility to a Leafy Diet 🐺

Wolves are skillful hunters, and large, hoofed ungulates like deer and elk are generally on the menu. But scientists increasingly recognize that these keystone predators have an exceptionally varied diet partaking in everything fish to fruit!
Even so, Wolf Conservation Center webcam watchers were were surprised to catch Mexican gray wolf Trumpet in a rather unexpected culinary endeavor today. You might think it's just another day in the pack, but what transpired was nothing short of astonishing. Not only did Trumpet opt for a nutritious detour of leafy greens, but the acrobatics she displayed in acquiring her 'salad' were nothing less than a marvel of nature's agility!
Remember, this isn't your average wolf - Trumpet is a mother of six newborn pups , and only three weeks postpartum. So enjoy seeing Trumpet defying the norm, showcasing her exceptional athleticism, and highlighting the remarkable adaptability of these keystone predators.
Tune in to the WCC webcams anytime, and experience the surprising world of wolves, where expectations are always delightfully exceeded.
The WCC, a 501c3 non-profit organization in South Salem, NY, is one of a network of facilities participating in the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan - a bi-national initiative whose primary purpose is to support the reestablishment of Mexican gray wolves in the wild through captive breeding, public education, and research.
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[@MrTommyboy68]

Wow. I have never seen wolves eat leaves. Berries and grass, but this is a first. I am thinking it is early spring and the leaves are fresh and not bitter. Awesome sight.

[@galactick3816]

They also help them prevent digestive issues since meat and stuff doesn't usually have a lot of fiber

[@dorisschriever2062]

Ich habe ein Wolfmix aus der Tierrettung. Mein 7. Hund alle waren aus der Tierrettung. Mein Jack frisst Hainbuche , klettenlabkraut Blätter von der Sonnenblume Spitzwegerich und ganz selten Gras. Also ursprüngliche Instinkte. Hatte ich bei keinem anderen Hund. 🐾🐾❤️

[@viris4755]

She has to show her pups that they need to eat their greens to be strong and fast like her

[@ArghyadeepPal]

I knew dogs eat grass and leaves sometimes to curb their stomach ailments, but it is cool to see wolves do that as well.

[@oneforallah]

my dog eats leaves daily as diet, not to cure anything.

[@a-a-rondavis9438]

​@@oneforallahprobably because that garbage corn kibble diet that ruins the GI tracts of animals.

[@jerririgo3125]

She knows greens are good. 🧡🙂🤗

[@angelwingx]

Everyone likes a good salad once in a while

[@franceshenry2239]

Awesome Intelligence and perfection.

[@david-yc7bc]

Trumpets the best. She has brought so many beautiful pups into the world, and has nurtured them. She deserves the biggest green salad there is!

[@patriciatarallo628]

I just visited the sanctuary yesterday May 20, 2023, what an awesome sight to have been able to see one of the red wolves and of course Nikai and Awala, (hope I got the names right! Great tour, learned so much about wolf conservation and wolves and loved the sanctuary , beautiful land !

[@halkiierid4084]

Reminds me of my dog - he's a connoiseur of grass salads.

[@RayaEagleWings]

Aw love her ❤🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@charonrose3306]

I live in New York. One day before I die Id like to visit your lovely wolves 😊 I love what you do. I appreciate you 🎉

[@SergioBecerraII]

Beautiful.

[@TheBlindRaven]

Someone is having digestive issues. She's lovely

[@LacertaZilla2024]

Even wolves eat their greens 🥬

[@walterburke7178]

Wolf ❤love you 👍👍👍🐾🐾

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

Wolves are just so beautiful! 💖🐺

[@anthonyg2554]

Trumpet has always been both precious and unique. Even as a sweet little baby. She has become a great mom.

[@partyofnone159]

Hmm it’s hard to get a good look at the tree leaves but I think it may be an american beech, which if that’s the case, beech bark and leaves contain a substance effective for ulcers and reducing the inflammation of dysentery. Leaves are also soothing to the nerves and stomach. Maybe she wasn’t feeling well and took a nibble of the leaves? That’s my theory, I could be mistaken since I don’t know for sure what type of tree that is.

[@krystal6137]

I was wondering the same. I own several Shiba Inu’s (very closely related to wolves) and one of my females stands on her hind legs just like this to reach the low branches of a sassafras tree in our back yard. It is a tree they used to make root beer from and can also be used to extract saffrole which is a precursor to mdma that can increase serotonin. Native Americans said to watch and learn from the wolf - I think it’s amazing they instinctively know about the healing powers of plants.

[@phaela6497]

Trumpet is such a silly girl, I love her 💕

[@faragar1791]

What kind of tree leaves is she eating?

[@cynthiaroman6064]

That's the way to eat . GOD BLESS WOLVES FOREVER ❤❤❤

[@yagoy.g5254]

Awww this is soo lovely 😍

[@ramonafahrni5701]

So cute!

[@grokeffer6226]

👍👍👍🐺🐺🐺

[@monikagoldschmidt7422]

🥰🐺

[@YPE302]

🐺🐺😍😍

[@poppytoad911]

Adorable! 🥰

[@TobiasUnterweger]

Cool Video Cool KZbin 🐺👍🏻

[@jojobegood]

❤❤❤❤❤ magnifique

[@Wolf-FenrirMountains]

It is the first time I see a wolf eating vegetables to purge itself like dogs???? According to what the description says, it is an omnivorous diet..??? This particular species of wolf incorporates vegetables into its diet??

[@stanfordpines972]

wolves are actually omnivorous as a species and not carnivores! they consume a variety of plants like berries as well as meat.

[@Lovedrawing1]

At some point I read that canines typically consume the stomach contents of their prey, to get the vegetables. I guess that's also why it's so common for dogs to eat grass

[@catherinebaldwin6580]

I believe most canids and vulpes are omnivorous. Well, technical they're meso-carnivorous. That means 50% to 75% of their diet is meat and the other 50% to 25% are bugs, fungi, and plants. Stray to far on those percentage, and they can get unhealthy and sick.

[@TitanAEX4]

The way Trumpet acts about halfway through makes me think there was something on that leaf that she didn't like. And I say this because every other bite she basically wolfs down (yes, I had to, leave me be) with little issue. And _six_ pups? Mama's in pretty good shape, especially if this is only 3 weeks afterwards.

[@YPE302]

🐺🐺💎💎

[@annacozzolino738]

WONDERFUL❤❤❤❤KISSES

[@AnnaKaunitz]

Wolf mum; I need a break! ❤

[@nikanoru13]

She's so cute🌟 she makes me want to prepare a nice salad for her

[@paulhickie6974]

She has a balanced diet good girl 😊.

[@kennethpurnomo7211]

Wolf: Eat like human, stand like human!

[@marksamirasmothers]

Wolves don't just eat meat; they eat fruits, insects, and even lizards.

[@minou79sue]

👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bethanyanne6071]

😍🐺🐾❤

[@imeekamland660]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@wolfnaya0]

What a beautiful 😍

[@just_space_]

Such a strange deer!

[@slimjim803]

And i thought wolves go crazy over leaves, back in my childhood.🤔

[@athanossterlaornos7166]

Boing boing

[@DarkWolfGoddess]

Even a carnivore wants a salad sometimes

[@GSDMajor]

I had no idea that wolves also eat some leaves :)

[@jibberoverjava]

I worry if tree leaves are toxic to k9s. What kind of tree was it? Maybe seeking relief for pregnancy nausea or grass alternative digestion assistance or that pregnancy hunger that just can't wait or just more/diverse nutrients for her unborn. Maybe she observed deer eating leaves and hungry enough to have learn by copying. She's precious 💕

[@dabanyaseen3018]

May Allah bless you all

[@wolfman3295]

I never knew wolves used leaves or any vegetation in their diets.

[@huskytail]

Wolfs in the wild will eat grasses, grapes and other fruits

[@mimim.2175]

Up to 80% of wolf diets will be blueberries during the time of year and locations that wild blue berries grow

[@Void_TheDemon]

Well huh I never expected a wolf to eat leaves- but anyway Trumpet is beautiful and I hope her and her puppies are doing well!

[@manuelalvarado6510]

With all that exercise, Trumpet just might shed her postpartum weight (after having her six pack of pups) in no time.

[@alanhigh8125]

Upset stomach. Dogs are known to eat grass when their tummies are upset. It helps them pass whatever is bothering them.

[@catherinebaldwin6580]

That is a myth, kinda. Dogs, and most animals like cats, foxes, and wolves eat grass and the like for fiber. Meat as you can guess have very little fiber, and most dog food doesn’t provide enough.

[@alanhigh8125]

​@@catherinebaldwin6580 As I said, it helps them pass whatever is bothering them...

[@bardorpheus3560]

Wow! We have some wolves in Arkansas, but I’ve never seen them eat leaves - very cool video!

[@kevinmarkey9748]

We all need a salad to go with our steaks sometimes.

[@Valorene]

Even apex predators need variety. :)

[@StarHorder]

boing!

[@zombbae]

Lol mmm just a spot of salad for dinner today

[@JuliatteJ]

Looks like my husky

[@gittank-sson3074]

Probably she needs some minerals and vitamines, after she had her puppies. She is soo beautiful 😍😍

[@Smokywildlife]

❤

[@peterseeley1815]

What species of trees are these?

[@romanw8632]

They really are just dogs that have not been domesticated. My dog literally does the same thing with eating leaves. Don't know why,she just does I guess

[@a-10warthog25]

Awwww, lovely 440 six barrel awoo

[@jwkim8361]

개 풀 뜯어먹는 장면

[@alextarot]

Why is she doing that?.. , so strange 😮

[@IAmADogUnderALog]

I am blind

[@krystal6137]

The video is of a beautiful mother wolf standing on her hind legs to reach the leaves of a low hanging branch to eat them.

[@BaroTheHusky]

🤍

[@kayleighdriessen]

CUTE :3

[@ms.pirate]

When people tell me to go vegan:

[@ms.pirate]

Me when people tell me to go vegan: