Wolves have been long regarded by
Native Americans as teachers or pathfinders.
Wolves are fiercely loyal to their mates,
and have a strong sense of family while maintaining individualism.

In the stars, Wolf is represented by the Dog, Sirius,
thought by many aboriginal tribes to be the home of the "Ancients."
It seems to be through this connection
that Wolf has come to be associated with ancient teachings.
Wolves are probably the most misunderstood of the wild animals.

Tales of cold bloodedness abound,
in spite of the their friendly, social and intelligent traits.

They are truly free spirits even though their packs are highly organized.
They seem to go out of their way to avoid a fight.
One is rarely necessary when a shift in posture, a growl,
or a glance gets the point across quite readily.

Traditionally, someone with Wolf Medicine has a strong sense of self,
and communicates well through subtle changes
in voice inflection and body movements.
They often find new solutions to problems while
providing stability and support
that one normally associates with a family structure.
From the Powersource

Each pack has a very strict order of authority --
the leader is called the alpha, and all the other wolves of the pack are submissive to him/her.
He or She is assisted by an alpha female/male.
Commonly, only this pair mates in the breeding season,
but every member of the pack guards and protects the offspring.

The cubs are born with black, dark brown, or gray coats. As they grow, their colors may change.
Adult gray wolves can be pure black, snow white, or in between any of the shades.
Aside from humans, wolves have the most complex social order of all animals in North America --
and are extremely valuable members of the wildlife community.
In their natural role as predator, wolves tend to remove only the old, weak or injured --
yet these sleek, swift animals are normally shy, reclusive... and rarely observed in the wild.
From pup to adult, the gray wolf is one of nature's most fascinating creatures,
vital to the health of our nation's wilderness.