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Scruffy

Yearling male

Relation

Likely offspring of Luna and Romulus. Brother of Curious George.

Age

Yearling (born in 2013)

Description

• Darkest wolf in the pack. So dark that if you are looking at him with your naked eye, it is difficult to distinguish him from the landscape (he doesn't pop out like the white wolves do). Makes it look like he is always very dirty (hence the name), but his coat is actually darker with more gray/brown as compared with the other wolves

• Has a typical yearling ruff and short, robust stature.

Behaviour

• Seems beloved by all in the pack because they seem particularly appreciative of his company when he is around

• Acts like the youngest son because all the wolves (including the breeding pair) adore him but he shirks his responsibilities. For example, he will return to the den moments after the rest of the pack has just left on a hunting foray

• Very curious about the pups, and as they grew older, he emerged as their main childminder, often playing with them and toying with them to encourage them to be bold in taking food from him

• Approaches us and camp but initially kept his distance, especially when alone. This behaviour evolved as we spent more time with him, as Scruffy became by far the most inquisitive wolf, frequently coming right up to Gordon even without the other wolves around, and seemed to enjoy opportunities to play, mischievously

• Typical yearling behaviour being curious and inquisitive but not particularly bold or brave

• Commonly goes off on his own or returns on his own

• Adores Romulus and seeks him out for reassurance and company. Likes to bed near him.