Winter/Spring 2018

IN THIS ISSUE: Our Mission: EWC Helps Save a Maned Wolf Pup To preserve and protect Mexican wolves, Page 6 red wolves and other wild canid species, EWC Awarded Multiple Recognitions Page 8 with purpose and passion, through EWC Mexican Wolf Makes World History carefully managed breeding, reintroduction Page 10 and inspiring education programs. Arkansas State University and EWC Team Up Page 12 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 2018 Events

Dear Friends of the Endangered Wolf Center Feb. 23 Trivia Collaboration, collaboration, and more collaboration. April 15 This has been the mantra for the Endangered Wolf Center this Volunteer Appreciation past year. Collaboration and partnership are not new to the Dinner Center’s mission, but have risen to the top as a more productive Aug. 25 way to achieve stronger conservation. Polo And our successes are rising as a result. Oct. 20 Over the last five years, I’ve been energized to see many large Wolf Fest non-profit organizations highlight their partnerships and Nov. 17 collaboration with each other. I firmly believe that unity in an Members' Day effort, especially environmental efforts, brings a larger voice to Nov. 24 the issue, and a greater likelihood for success with many working toward one goal. I’d like to Holiday Boutique share with you some of the successes your contributions have helped make possible this year.

• Our partners: Our collaboration goes deep with US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), For the latest on events, Arkansas State University, Emerson, Wildlife Rescue Center, zoological facilities near and far, visit our website calendar at schools in the St. Louis area, and many more. endangeredwolfcenter.org

• A historic first: This past year, the EWC celebrated the success of a Mexican wolf born via artificial insemination, a collaboration made possible with the Saint Louis Zoo, Species Survival Plan group for Mexican wolves, USFWS, University of California-Davis and the EWC. Our little pup, Nashoba, made history with his debut.

• Red Wolf Partnership: Our partnership with Arkansas State University is multi-faceted, and one we are proud to get behind. From the President’s office to the athletic department, the biology department, the student body and even their mascot – Howl, a red wolf – we are sharing ways to raise awareness for the critically endangered red wolf, and having fun along the way.

• Educational Outreach: Emerson made it possible for the EWC to conduct a weeklong educational outreach program ending with a tour of the Center’s animals for all of the 4th graders in the Ferguson/Florissant, Missouri school district. Together we're touching hearts and minds to create good environmental stewards and experience nature in their own backyard.

• And a little luck: Lastly, our newest resident, “Lucky” the maned wolf pup, joined us through collaboration with Zoo Boise, Maned Wolf Species Survival Plan and the Smithsonian's Conservation Biology Institute. Once each zoo realized that neither Lucky’s biological mother nor a foster mother would care for her, she flew to her new home with us. She will serve as the first ever Animal Ambassador for this amazingly wonderful and highly endangered species.

Of course, there are many more exciting collaborations and partnerships happening at the Center, and we’re so grateful for your support. We hope you’ll come for a visit soon, and feel proud for helping us make these successes possible. Lucky will be looking out for you when you do. Design by Jim Kuchar Editing by Betsy Heck

On the cover: Nashoba, a Mexican wolf pup born at Virginia Busch the EWC March 2016. Find his incredible story on page 9. Executive Director Meet Lucky, our newest maned wolf Photo by Michelle Steinmeyer. featured on page 6. 2 WHAT'S HAPPENING

EWC Partners with the San Diego Zoo

On Monday, September 25 the Endangered Wolf Center was thrilled to host a team from the San Diego Zoo here to film a segment for San Diego Zoo Kids, an innovative television channel for medical facilities that serve pediatric patients and their families. The stories, told exclusively on SDZK channel, not only entertain children and their families during what can be a stressful time, but hopefully inspire a new generation to appreciate wildlife and their natural habitats.

The EWC is proud to partner with the San Diego Zoo on this project! Soon Olivia, host of San Diego Zoo Kids, chats with Daisy, a fennec fox at the EWC. Lucky, Artie, Daisy and our swift foxes will be entertaining children from a TV had a beautiful view as the moon Right before totality, the birds we screen ~ at the top right is a behind- eclipsed the sun: spontaneous normally hear at sunrise and sunset the-scenes pic of the film day! applause erupted at totality! were chirping, but went completely silent at totality – and that’s when the More than 200 guests from all over cicadas, crickets and frogs started their the world joined us at the EWC for loud chorus. When the sun came out, the big day, including families from the birds began to sing again and the Chicago, Iowa, Arizona, North Carolina nighttime animals went silent. What an and even as far away as Italy! incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Although the wolves didn't howl during the eclipse, they did exhibit some Follow the EWC Wherever We Go

To keep up with the Endangered Wolf Virginia Busch, EWC Executive Director, with Lucky Center – our research, canid stories, at Rossman School for an education program. events and general information – follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Lucky Goes on a Field Trip Twitter and/or LinkedIn.

Lucky, our maned wolf pup, is eager to take a field trip to your school New Hours at the EWC to teach kids about the science of Exciting news at the Endangered conservation and importance of Guests watching the total eclipse of the sun at Wolf Center: we're now open on wolves in the ecosystem. How Lucky the EWC. Mondays for PredaTours, Keeper can you get! Or rather, how can you interesting behavior. Our biologist for a Day, field trips, scout troops get Lucky to come to your school? Call and keepers reported that the red and special and private tours! 636-938-5900 and ask for details. wolves were very active, seemed a bit nervous, moving a lot right before To make reservations, go to totality. But once the sun was fully http://www.endangeredwolfcenter. Endangered Eclipse covered and totality occurred, the wolves org/take-a-tour/or call 636-938-5900. On Monday, August 21, the St. Louis hunkered down and were very quiet area experienced a total solar eclipse, and still. Once the sun peeked back and the Endangered Wolf Center out, they were up and moving again. was in a prime spot for viewing. We We are located in a forest so we could hear what other animals did, too.

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African Painted Dog On the right is a picture of painted dog siblings, Shaba and Mikumi. African painted dogs work and play together with their families all the time. You can also work with your family to help save wolves and other endangered canids. You and your family can: 1. Learn more about wolves and other large carnivores. 2. Read positive wolf stories, like Amorak by Tim Jessell. You can find positive stories about wolves in books at the EWC library or at your local public library. 3. Tell your friends and family all about why wolves are important for a healthy ecosystem. 4. Write your government .

Cryptogram Work with a friend or family member to solve this GWO ZLI RZOIYPZL WG ZLI CENV FR ZLI SWBG, puzzle. In a cryptogram, one letter represents EYM ZLI RZOIYPZL WG ZLI SWBG FR ZLI CENV.

another. For example, in this puzzle, S equals W, C equals P, and Z equals T. pack. the is wolf

Can you solve this quote from the Jungle Book? the of strength the and wolf, the is pack the of strength the For Answer:

Student Poems Thriving Sibi The Center welcomes poetry Mexican wolf submissions from local grade She is a survivor Her family is the lucky pack. and high school students for Fire upcoming newsletters. Shaba The Riddler Poems should be about wolves African Painted Dog or nature, and no longer than a Clever, perfect ambassador half-page. Selected poets will get Spotted a free tour. Daisy A Fennec fox Charms everyone she meets. Please send poems, with your Little girl tiny but mighty name, grade and school, to Blooming Regina Mossotti, The wolves P.O. Box 760, Eureka, MO 63025 Are so happy They're safe and protected At the EWC. Thriving Zoey Barton, 14

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Of [Red Wolf] History and Hope

But how do we fashion the future? Who can say how When the red wolf was declared extinct in the wild in 1980, except in the minds of those who will call it Now? the population in managed care officially became the only remaining red wolves in existence. By the fall of 1987, the ~Miller Williams, “Of History and Hope” breeding population had grown healthy enough to attempt the first red wolf release back into North Carolina. No one knew Last year the red wolf celebrated an important anniversary – what would happen with the program. Were there enough 30 years ago the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) square miles set aside for the program to flourish? Would the launched the first re-introduction of a large carnivore wolves breed in the wild? Would they establish a population? into an area where it had been hunted to extinction. It was the first time humankind had attempted such a bold The program did indeed flourish, and for more than 30 years feat of environmental reconciliation, and to look back on the program grew and celebrated success after success: it now, 30 years later, we marvel at the ambition and the the population increased from just a handful to more audacity of those who understood that extinction meant than 150 in the wild; new techniques were developed for forever — who stepped up and did something about it. releasing carnivores; pups were fostered from the captive program into wild litters; and the program became a model for future endangered species recovery programs.

Unfortunately, humankind did not evolve alongside the red wolf program, and some of the all-too-familiar issues began to emerge. A campaign against the red wolf from a group of local citizens caught fire, and not only did poaching increase (reducing the population to fewer than 30 in the wild today), but misinformation and fear about this species were purposefully spread.

As the campaign of fear and intolerance took hold, the local community in North Carolina pushed their state representatives to demand that FWS shut down the recovery program. But in September 2016, after conducting two reviews (one by the Wildlife Management Institute and one internal review), FWS stood strong and reaffirmed its dedication to saving the red wolf — committing to help this species mount another remarkable comeback.

As the results from several environmental feasibility studies have come in over the course of 2017, the FWS has begun to narrow its focus on additional and alternative recovery sites across the red wolf’s historic range. And those of us in Missouri and Arkansas can, for the first time in a long time, dare to dream of the prospect of one day hearing a red wolf in our own backyards. Hope is not enough though — change requires action, and it’s going to take all of us standing up and making our voices heard.

Miller Williams, one of Arkansas’s most beloved poets, Red wolves howling at the Endangered Wolf Center. Photo by Michelle touched on this very notion when he read the poem Steinmeyer. “Of History and Hope” at the Presidential Inauguration. Williams read a poem full of cautious optimism; one that Nothing like this had ever been attempted, but in the looks forward and wonders what our children might see 1970’s the FWS made the bold decision to capture all in the future: “looking through their eyes,” he says in the remaining red wolves from the wild and bring them into poem, “we can see what our long gift to them may come captivity to start a managed breeding program. to be. If we can truly remember, they will not forget.”

Those remaining 14 pure red wolves truly became the last hope for the species.

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Meet Lucky the wonderpup brothers and sisters, figuring out puzzles much faster, and showing great curiosity, she loves to explore everything!”

Lucky’s unique situation and her sweet personality make her the perfect ambassador for her species. Never before has a maned wolf been available for an up close experience to educate the public about the plight of her unique species. Lucky and the staff at EWC are happy to tell her story, which is not only heartwarming, but an example of the critical conservation efforts at the EWC to help preserve and protect endangered species.

While we all agree she’s pretty “lucky,” A domestic dog named Jacqui from A Mother's Safe Haven dog rescue immediately bonded with Lucky, our maned wolf puppy. we are hoping a donor will help us find a fitting name for this pup; his or The Endangered Wolf Center is excited first attempt was not successful, much her donation will help us with ongoing to welcome our newest member of was learned that could improve the care for this cute little girl. For more the pack, an eleven month old maned science of managing this threatened information on how to join Betty White’s wolf pup nicknamed “Lucky.” species and help increase the odds Puppy Naming Club at the EWC, for successful fosters in the future. call 636-938-9306. Born May 5, 2017 at Zoo Boise to a mother who was unable to raise her The Maned Wolf SSP then asked the EWC litter, Lucky was the only surviving to raise Lucky. So, at just two weeks pup. The Zoo acted swiftly to rescue old, Lucky flew home to St. Louis with her as she is a very special wolf whose Regina. Once here, again as luck would genetics are rare: when she is older, have it, a domestic female dog with a Lucky can help keep the managed litter close in age and size to Lucky was population healthy by having pups made available to the EWC by the help and increasing genetic diversity. of “A Mother’s Safe Haven” dog rescue. A domestic dog was chosen because its As luck would have it, another maned milk is healthier than formula for pups, wolf litter had been born the day before which was especially important as Lucky at the Smithsonian’s Conservation was underweight, and dogs speak a Biology Institute. Zoo Boise and the closer language to maned wolves than Maned Wolf Species Survival Plan (SSP), humans do. Jacqui, a Labrador mix, after consulting with the staff here bonded with Lucky immediately and at the EWC, opted to try to foster nursed and cared for her as one of her Lucky into the Smithsonian’s litter, own pups for more than five weeks. even though a foster had never been attempted with maned wolves. So the third time was the “Lucky” charm. Today, with the collaboration of the Saint The EWC was asked to help because of Louis Zoo veterinarian team, the Wildlife our experience fostering other species of Rescue Center and the Animal Clinic canids. Regina Mossotti, EWC’s Director of Clayton, Lucky has grown from less of Animal Care and Conservation, than a pound to nearly 35 pounds and flew to Zoo Boise to accompany Lucky is thriving. And she’s already winning to the Smithsonian. Regina and the hearts with her dynamic personality. Smithsonian’s team attempted to foster “She’s a strong pup,” says Regina. “She’s a her into the litter, but the mother did Regina Mossotti, Dir. of Animal Care & Conservation, fighter – a survivor. And very intelligent, flying Lucky from Zoo Boise in Idaho to the not accept Lucky. Even though this too! She outsmarted her foster puppy Endangered Wolf Center. 6 CONSERVATION NEWS

About maned wolves

hhThe maned wolf is the tallest member of the canid family, but it is not a true wolf. It is in its own unique genus, and more closely related to an ancient canid.

hhManed wolves are nicknamed “fox on stilts” for their leggy build and fox-like features.

hhThis South American native roams a range extending from the Amazon in Brazil to the dry shrub forests of Paraguay and northern Argentina.

hhUnlike most wolves, these gentle, timid animals typically live alone, Lucky growing up big and strong at the Endangered Wolf Center. EWC photo taken by Michelle Steinmeyer. except to breed. This is due to loss of habitat — The introduction of dog diseases, and hhThe maned wolf is threatened with grasslands being converted to also a belief that some of its organs extinction in its native habitat. crops or grazing pastures. have medicinal healing powers have also led to maned wolf population decline.

Congratulations to Rogue and Amigo! After two faithful years of bonding, with these items but only after their Mexican wolves Rogue and Amigo parents investigated everything first. became parents on May 13, 2017. Thanks to the generous donation by Dianne Many wonderful donors have fallen Meyer of webcams that were installed in in love with this litter and some had their dens, our animal care team was able the honor of naming males Kipper to document the birth and watch Rogue and Marco and females Jinx and dutifully care for her pups, growing in Sydney. As they grow older, the confidence as a mother as she carefully personalities of these Mexican wolves groomed, nursed and protected her litter. are shining through: Kipper and Jinx are resourceful and extremely shy, At the pups’ first health exam, we hiding when people are around. Marco discovered we had three females and and Sydney are rambunctious and two males. Strong from the start, playful. But everyone’s favorite thing these siblings followed Mom out of to do is snuggle with Mom and Dad. the den at only a few weeks old, and their curiosity continues to grow with When Dr. Armon performed their their size. The pack has received a wide 16-week health ​exam he said they range of natural enrichment, from were extremely healthy, weighing in at rabbit fur to snake shed, which helps more than 40 pounds (over half of their to elicit natural behaviors like scent adult weight!). Come meet the pack One of Rogue's and Amigo's pups during a physical rolling, digging, and eating native prey. where you, too, will fall in love with the exam at the Endangered Wolf Center. EWC photo newest Mexican wolves at the EWC! taken by Michelle Steinmeyer. It’s also a lot of fun for the wolves (and entertaining for us): the young wolves have enjoyed interacting 7 CONSERVATION NEWS

St. Louis Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers Awarded 2017 Chapter of the Year

In October 2017, the St. Louis Chapter of the American Workshop in which animal care staff from around Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) was awarded the 2017 the country travel to the EWC to receive hands-on Barbara Manspeaker AAZK Chapter of the Year award at training to learn handling and care protocols for the the annual AAZK National Conference in Washington, D.C. critically endangered Mexican and red wolf species. The chapter was recognized for its leadership in advancing the animal care profession, dedication to the association Also at the AAZK annual conference EWC keeper Emma and for promoting conservation to the general public. Miller presented a poster describing the EWC’s role in the first Mexican wolf pups born at the Center being fostered into a wild litter in Arizona and New Mexico. The poster, written with lead keeper Tracy Rein and Director of Animal Care and Conservation Regina Mossotti, won the Ribbon of Excellence from AAZK.

The Endangered Wolf Center is proud to have such a dedicated animal care team and to partner with the amazing animal care organizations in St. Louis and around the country.

EWC Keeper, Emma Miller, accepting the Golden Rhino Award at the American Association of Zoo Keepers National Conference in Washington, D.C.

Among the members of the AAZK St. Louis Chapter are animal care professionals, employees, docents and volunteers at the Endangered Wolf Center, Grant’s Farm, Saint Louis Zoo and World Bird Sanctuary. EWC Keeper, Emma Miller, presenting a poster at the American Association of Zoo Keepers Conference in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the Endangered Wolf Center received the 2017 Certificate of Merit for Zoo Keeper Education, recognizing the team’s efforts to promote continuing education through workshops, including an annual Recovery Species Husbandry About the St. Louis Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers

St. Louis Chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers is a group of dedicated animal care professionals and enthusiasts who are striving to make a difference in the animal care and conservation profession.

The chapter hosts fundraising events and activities throughout the year to raise money and awareness for animals in need and serve as advocates for wildlife conservation and professional animal care. The chapter is also dedicated to advancing the field of animal care.

For more information, visit aazk.org. 8

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Artie & Cooper: Fast Friends

The story of the arctic fox is one that’s sadly all too common: often without a happy ending. But the Endangered Wolf Center is proud to tell a happy story about Artie, our tiny artic fox. When he was surrendered by a private owner (who could not care for a wild animal) to the Wildlife Rescue Center (WRC), Artie was injured, emaciated, and had a fever from infection. Our partners at WRC rushed to Artie’s aid and immediately gave him much needed antibiotics and medication to help him heal.

As he healed, the WRC knew that a wild release for an animal like Artie was not an option (because he was raised by humans and not originally taken from the wild). The best future for Artie was to find him a forever home, and the Endangered Wolf Center volunteered to step up to the task. Our Animal Care staff’s experience of working with many different canid species proved to be a perfect fit for Artie’s needs.

But because Artie’s story is all too common, it wasn’t a Artie, our handsome Arctic fox, is happy and healthy at home at the Endangered surprise that only a few months passed before the WRC Wolf Center. received another call about a fox that someone had tried to have as a pet; this time it was a red fox named Cooper. They immediately reached out to the EWC to let us know about Cooper, who had a melanistic gene that made his fur black (often referred to as a silver fox).

Because Cooper seemed to have a calm and companionable demeanor, we had a feeling that he might be a wonderful buddy for Artie. We introduced the two (a fence separated them for the initial introduction so we could evaluate their behavior towards each other), and it was brotherly love at first sight! They immediately greeted each other with lots of positive fox behaviors, and since the introduction we have since seen them snuggling together and playing — just like long-lost brothers.

At the EWC, Artie and Cooper have a wonderful enriching life. They constantly have opportunities for having fun and forming bonds with their caretakers and serving as ambassadors for their species and all wildlife. These two adorable foxes Cooper, our melanistic red fox, is Artie’s best friend and snuggle buddy. Come visit are part of the world-class education programs at the EWC them both at the Endangered Wolf Center! that teach respect for wild animals and the vital roles they play in building healthy ecosystems — helping to create secured the donation of electricity – not only to the new fox responsible and enthusiastic environmental stewards. habitat, but also to many of our other animal enclosures, helping us to install permanent electrical outlets to plug in Many supporters have stepped up to help the EWC care for heated water buckets for the freezing winter temperatures. these foxes. We are excited to announce that because of the generosity of two of our long-time supporters, Celeste Thank you, again, to our wonderful supporters for Ruwwe and Gerry Hufker, we are constructing a new, large helping us with the habitat! We are excited to finish fox habitat: a permanent home for Artie and Cooper at the construction this summer. If you haven’t done so EWC. Brad Richmond, another amazing long-time supporter already, we encourage you to come out and meet Artie of the EWC, has helped prepare the land for the construction and Cooper soon — they love meeting new friends! of the new fox habitat and spent many hours with his tractor and bobcat making sure the site is perfect and safe for the foxes. Jason Rhodes, from Sachs Electric, organized and 9

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EWC Celebrates World’s First Mexican Wolf Pup Born From Artificial Insemination Using Frozen Semen Nashoba, a tiny endangered Mexican wolf, made history on April 2, 2017 when he was born to Mack and Vera at the Endangered Wolf Center, marking the first time a pup was born as a result of frozen semen thawed for artificial insemination in this critically endangered species.

“This puppy represents a major breakthrough in advancing the science of saving Mexican wolves,” said Ginny Busch, the EWC’s Executive Director. “The partnership between so many institutions, including the EWC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Saint Louis Zoo’s veterinarian and research team, the University of California-Davis and the Mexican Wolf Species Survival Plan, was impressive and illustrates that

Vera, a female Mexican wolf, is asleep and underwent the first attempt at artificially inseminating a Mexican wolf collaboration is key to conservation.” with frozen semen. Caring for Vera are the expert Saint Louis Zoo vet team and the EWC animal care team. As scientists learn more about what it takes to save endangered species, they are seeing that a decrease in genetic diversity can severely compromise a population through low birth weights, reduced litter sizes and increased mortality rates of pups. Reproductive technologies, such as freezing semen and artificial insemination, were developed to grow gene diversity. “This little pup offers new hope,” added Ginny. “To succeed in conserving a species, many tools are needed in our proverbial ‘toolbox.’ Frozen semen will help maintain the genetic and overall health of the critically endangered Mexican wolf population by allowing scientists to draw from a larger pool of genes, including wolves at other institutions and even deceased wolves.”

Nashoba was conceived at the EWC with sperm collected several years ago by the Saint Louis Zoo research team. The procedure, called a nonsurgical transcervical intrauterine insemination, was performed with Vera on Jan. 27, 2017 by Dr. Bruce Christensen, DVM, Assistant Professor Rhiannon McKnight, veterinarian and EWC Board member checks on Nashoba, a male Mexican wolf pup, and is the first ever Mexican wolf born using frozen semen through artificial insemination. of Population Health & Reproduction, University of California Davis.

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Nashoba (not yet fully grown!), was named by supporters Geraldine Hufker and Celeste Ruwwe. Their support helps to provide him with necessary supplies, nutrition and care.

Nashoba’s biological father was a male wolves can be found in the wilds of named Luis, who was born to Picaron Arizona and New Mexico and 30 are and Tanamara at the Endangered in Mexico. In addition, there are Wolf Center in 2003. At two years old, approximately 245 captive wolves in Luis moved to The Living Desert Zoo the care of more than 50 institutions in California where he continues to in both the United States and Mexico. live today at 14½ years old. Nashoba is Luis’ only offspring and Picaron’s “While the captive program has prevented the extinction of the Mexican Vera is snuggling and caring for her newborn, only grandpup. This pup ensures that Nashoba inside their den box. Picaron’s and Luis’ legacies live on. wolf, with only roughly 100 Mexican wolves in the wild today, we still have a Mexico, contains genetic materials Wolves are a keystone species, and lot of work to do to recover the species,” from more than 200 male and female as scientists have learned with the said U.S. Fish and Wildlife Assistant Mexican wolves. This is one of the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone, Mexican Wolf Recovery Coordinator world’s largest gene banks established they are an important part of keeping Maggie Dwire. “We are hopeful the wild specifically for the long-term plants and animals in an ecosystem populations will benefit from these conservation of an endangered species. healthy. Sadly, the Mexican wolf had reproductive technologies, as well.” been eliminated from the wild by The EWC is proud to be a part of 1980 as a result of a predator removal In 1990, at the request of FWS, the Saint these conservation breakthroughs for campaign by the government. By Louis Zoo established a frozen semen the Mexican wolf. From the artificial the time ecologists learned how bank for the FWS Mexican Wolf Recovery insemination ​last year and ​the previous vital wolves were to maintaining the Program and the SSP. For the first several year's first ever successful foster of ecosystem it was almost too late. decades, males were brought to the Mexican wolf pups born in managed Endangered Wolf Center where the Saint care into a wild litter, to facilitating and Fortunately the last remaining Mexican Louis Zoo’s Dr. Cheryl Asa, Laboratory hosting the first joint Red and Mexican wolves in the wild were captured and Manager Karen Bauman, and veterinary Wolf Species Survival Plan Conference brought into managed care to start team would come to the EWC during in Yellowstone, and the more than 40 a captive breeding program in an breeding season (January-February) to years of growing husbandry knowledge effort to save the Mexican wolf. collect wolf semen to bank for potential and assisting in important research for future use. Once the captive population the Mexican wolf, our staff, volunteers Once the captive population grew large grew larger, Dr. Asa and Karen traveled and supporters will continue our mission enough, FWS launched a reintroduction across the country to collect semen. to ensure that future generations program in 1998 with the release of will hear the call of the Mexican wolf 11 Mexican wolves into the Southwest Today, the “frozen zoo”—or combined in the wilds of the Southwest. United States, several of which were gene bank—located at the Saint Louis from the EWC. Today 113 Mexican Zoo and at the Chapultepec Zoo in 11 EDUCATION PROGRAMS

EWC + A-State = a Bright Future for Red Wolves The Endangered Wolf Center and The University has since incorporated Arkansas State University (A-State) red wolves conservation into the are teaming up to help the critically freshman curriculum (every student endangered American red wolf. It’s a now reads “The Secret World of Red perfect match: the EWC preserves and Wolves” by T. DeLene Beeland). One of protects red wolves. The red wolf just the EWC’s former Animal Care Interns, happens to be the A-State mascot, and and A-State student, Lizz Etzkorn, their campus is located right in the founded the Red Wolves for Red Wolves middle of the red wolf's historic range. student organization which has played an active role in creating awareness on “The Endangered Wolf Center helped campus and in the Arkansas community us understand how A-State could help about this endangered species. save the American red wolf,” said Jeff Regina Mossotti traveled to ASU to join a panel Hankins, A-State’s Vice President for “We couldn’t have done this without discussion to talk to more than 1,000 students, faculty Strategic Communications & Economic the partnership and guidance of the and members of the community about red wolf Development. The EWC organized Endangered Wolf Center,” said Hankins. conservation. With Regina (m) on the panel were Dr. Tom Risch (r) and Lizz Etzkorn (l). the showing of the Red Wolf Revival documentary on campus a year ago, The University worked with the EWC, the official Red Wolf Biofacts Collection and it served as a rallying cry for the The Red Wolf Species Survival Plan and on the A-state campus. Any red wolf University to escalate its involvement. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to establish specimens (blood, tissue, carcasses) are now sent to the University’s museum, which was funded with a $5 million dollar National Science Foundation Grant.

This addition to the recovery program will help push red wolf conservation science further through research on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, disease, wildlife management and more. The EWC’s Director of Animal Care and Conservation, Regina Mossotti, will serve as the SSP liaison between the museum and SSP institutions to help manage the collection materials. Mossotti said, “The passion, commitment, creativity and energy from A-State to save the red wolf is truly inspiring. Just in the past two years of working together we have A-State students and faculty volunteered at the EWC’s Wolf Fest Event. They helped make it truly an amazing event. made a huge, positive impact for red wolves. I can’t wait to see what happens next — it definitely gives me hope.”

Hankins said, “Arkansas State University is positioned to play a key role in red wolf education and conservation while giving our students remarkable learning opportunities.” The EWC is excited to partner with Arkansas State University, working together has created “pack pride” and we know we are working towards a brighter future for the American red wolf.

Regina Mossotti, Ashley Rearden and Rachel Broom met with A-State, Little Rock Zoo and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to discuss how red wolves could potentially have a future in Arkansas. 12 VOLUNTEERS & STAFF

We’d love for you to spend time with us Our varied volunteer opportunities are a great way to gain valuable experience in our annual events like Wolf Fest, and even helping our keepers care for our animals by doing grounds maintenance, washing dishes, building den boxes and other physical tasks.

If you’re more of a fan of the indoors, fear not: you can still help our Center with office work or by lending your expertise in technology, writing, arts, sales, law—the possibilities are endless! Perhaps you’re an educator in the making, or maybe you simply love teaching and talking to people—being a tour guide with us would be a great match for you. Maybe you would like to learn the processes it takes to care for the animals, we offer great experience for that too. If you’d like to take it to the The Volunteer Appreciation Dinner recognizes hard working volunteers. next level, we even have internships in both the Education and Looking for new adventures, or meaningful additions Animal Care departments—a great way to build your career! to your resume? The Endangered Wolf Center has a variety of needs which makes a fantastic way to build Whether it’s for building your work experience for your next up your skills or make a difference in our community— career, finding like-minded friends that want to help wildlife not to mention these experiences make interesting and wild places or simply widening your knowledge of animals, conversations to have with your friends and family! we have a place for you here. If you’d like to join our volunteer community or become an intern, give us a call at 636-938- No matter what your goals, there is a job for you: Our needs 5900 or email us at [email protected]. consist of educating the public by leading tours, participating

Aileen Abbott is to ignite a passion and sense of wonder in the youth Volunteer of today, helping them become positive stewards of the land as they grow into the adults of tomorrow. Aileen graduated from State University of New York College at Cortland in 1989 with a RACHEL BROOM Recreation and Leisure studies degree. Yes, Director of Development at the that’s right, Recreation and Leisure studies! Endangered Wolf Center

To satisfy one of her degree Rachel is married to her high school requirements, one summer she spent two weeks working sweetheart and together they have four at Raquette Lake in the Adirondack Mountains, and there adorable children: two actual children she discovered her passion: Environmental Education. and two chocolate labradors! She's an adventurer who’s competed in the Navy Women’s Dragonboat She has been fortunate to live and work in three states, team in Okinawa, Japan and summited Mount Fuji. working with children, youth and adults at various outdoor education centers: the YMCA of Greater New York, the Houston After completing her business degree in Management and Independent School District, and Shaw Nature Reserve. Marketing, and while working on her master’s degree in Public It’s been her pleasure to work with amazing people while Administration with a focus on Nonprofit Administration, teaching thousands of students of all ages and backgrounds. Rachel began her career at the Saint Louis Zoo, working on its capital campaign to renovate a third of the zoo grounds. The EWC partnered with Aileen at Shaw Nature Reserve and World Bird Sanctuary to create an innovative approach Upon completing her master's, Rachel joined the to science field trips. The goal of the STL STEM TRIFECTA Endangered Wolf Center, intrigued by the challenge program is to provide schools with cohesive curriculum- of starting the Development Department. based field trips that are in line with Missouri state DESE standards. The program includes grade specific, pre- A team player, she is driven by a passion for animals and planned field trips to serve as an exciting supplement to the environment, and today her work is focused on saving the concepts teachers are teaching in the classroom. endangered animals and the ecosystems that depend on them. Here, every day, she combines her business knowledge As a volunteer for the Endangered Wolf Center she's with her passion for helping endangered animals. It's a helping lead education programs. Her hope, as always, mountain she climbs with conviction and confidence. 13

LEADERS OF THE PACK Gifts Received October 1, 2016 – July 31, 2017 We make every effort to acknowledge all gifts received and to maintain accurate records. If you discover a discrepancy or have questions please call Judith at 636-938-9306. NEW AND UPGRADING MEMBERS Our wild canids give a big “Howl of Recognition” to our new and current members who have increased their support to the Center.

BEQUESTS MANED WOLF PACKMATES Ms. Elaine Majerus Deanna Chott (CONTRIBUTIONS $1,000-$4,999) Ms. Rachel Malone Anonymous (2) Dr. Rhiannon C. McKnight AFRICAN PAINTED DOG Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ackerman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyers PACKMATES Mrs. Mary Ann Amsinger Mr. Rick Navarre (CONTRIBUTIONS $100,000.00+) Art Monster Tattoo Shop Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Parker Beckmann Family Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Behan, Sr. Mr. Doug Peterson and Ms. Susan Chang AFRICAN PAINTED DOG Bonfire Funds LLC PACKMATES Brncic Engineering, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mark J. Schnuck Ms. Julia Brncic Mr. and Mrs. Terrance T. (CONTRIBUTIONS $25,000 -$99,999) Daisy received a special holiday Schoeninger August A. Busch III Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brown gift from adoptive parent, Peyton The Dorothy D. and Joseph A. Dr. Chris Kostman and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Scott III Dudenhoeffer. Moller Foundation Ms. Virginia Busch Mr. and Mrs. Joe Scott Mr. and Mrs. Mark Frohardt Emerson Ms. Beth Campbell Mrs. Kathleen Secks Ms. Joan M. Gossin Joanne Woodward Fund Mr. and Mrs. Frank Castulik Mr. and Mrs. William T. Skaggs Mr. Ted Graham and Newman's Own Foundation Ms. Deanna Chott Mr. Jay Smith Ms. Michelle Crenshaw The Bellwether Foundation, Inc. Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center Stange Law Firm Mr. and Mrs. John Hagedorn Mrs. Ann Still Harvest Plaza Animal Hospital The Akron Zoological Foundation Mr. Carl Hettick Tracy Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John J. Javorek Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Wallis JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and Ms. Anissa Weed World Omni Financial Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Weis Mr. Burt C. Johnson Wiley Family Foundation Santa Johnston The Winnick Family Foundation Mr. Tim Kalhorn Winter Wolves Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kellow Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wohlford Mr. and Mrs. Alan A. Kerson Ms. Kathleen Wood and Mr. Thad James and Mr. Paul Taylor Ms. Kathy T. King WS and BK Ross Charitable Mr. Donald Krause Foundation Trust Mr. Cyrus Lyle, Jr. Ms. Traci Young Mr. and Mrs. James Lundsted Dr. Libby M. Yunger Rachel Broom, Director of Development with August A. Busch III and Gene Mr. Jason Main Tichacek, two generous supporters of the EWC. MasterCard International, Inc. SWIFT FOX PACKMATES Mr. Ian Meggarrey and MEXICAN WOLF PACKMATES Rochelle A. Dela Roche (CONTRIBUTIONS $500-$999) Ms. Christina Lindberg (CONTRIBUTIONS $10,000-$24,999) Mr. and Mrs. James Elsesser, Jr. Anonymous Mrs. A. Jay Meier Mr. and Mrs. Blackford F. Brauer Eugene J. Tichacek Family Trust ARC Foundation Mr. Gus Nelson Garden of Life Spiritual Center Fair Play Foundation Arkansas State University Mr. Wayne Norwood Hager Companies Give STL Day Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Meara The Donald Slavik Family Ms. Jane E. Habbegger Mr. and Mrs. Craig Austin Drs. Patrick and Jovita Oruwari Foundation Mrs. Patricia G. Hecker, Hecker Ms. Mendi Backer Ms. Jennifer Raley Mr. and Mrs. Virgil VanTrease Family Charitable Foundation Ms. Wendy Birmingham of the St. Louis Community Mr. and Mrs. Richard Renner Mr. Stephan Bryan RED WOLF PACKMATES Foundation Ms. Brenna Robertson Mrs. Julie Catron (CONTRIBUTIONS $5,000-$9,999) Mr. Christopher Hesse Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rogers Mr. Brandon Craig The Aqua Hill Charitable Gift Fund Mrs. Sally Higgins Mr. and Mrs. William Rogers Ms. Christina Chamberlain Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baur Mrs. Ella Hirsch The Ryan Tradition - Coldwell Ms. Lori Clithero Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Brauer Rick and Lisa Houska Banker Gundaker Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Coffey The E. Walter Hausstette Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Venable Houts Mr. Michelle Schaeffer Ms. Sarah Colwick Foundation John Henry Foster and Bernadine Mr. Bradley Schwab Mr. and Mrs. Donald Degrange Ms. Geraldine Hufker and Foster Foundation Mrs. Dawn Schwab Mr. and Mrs. Anil Dharna Ms. Celeste A. Ruwwe The Joseph and Catherine Johnson Ms. Martha J. Schoonover Mr. R. E. Essen Lenoir Charitable Trust Family Foundation St. Charles Animal Hospital and Andy Lientz and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kipp Mr. and Mrs. David Farr Clinic, P.C. Chelsea Shure Lientz Mrs. Dorothy O. Kirsch Ms. Kristin Feeback and St. Louis Science Center Ms. Martha Feeback Ms. Dianne Meyer Ms. Wendy Knudsen-Farrell The Straube Family Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fossell Mr. Brad Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Kriegel Swift Print Communications, LLC Mr. Brion Friedman and Mr. C. Stephen Kriegh and Dr. United Health Group United Giving Ms. Deirdre Lavieri Pamella S. Gronemeyer Campaign 14 Ms. Jacqueline Vogelpohl Ms. Kathryn Hannay Mr. Michael Suelman Mr. Ethan Wolf Danzer Mr. J.C. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Alan Helsel Team Smith Hollis Cheyenne Davis Wildlife Rescue Center Mr. Barry Hendrickson Linda Virga Ms. Margaret Diestelhorst Wm. & Betty Halliday Foundation Mr. Bridgett Holbrooks Ms. Sheila S. Voss Ms. Amanda DiFalco Mr. and Mrs. Scott White Mr. and Mrs. Justin Hughes Nancy Urness Ms. Lily Drumeler Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wolter Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson Sharon Wirth Mrs. Sue Dudley Mrs. Camille Zagaroli Ms. Heather Judd Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wheeler Mr. Todd Duyvejonck Mrs. Evelyn Kanter Mr. and Mrs. Mike Wilson Ms. Patsy Forgey PUPPY PACKMATES Mr. and Mrs. Chad Kenoyer Robert Wilson Dr. Barry Fox and Ms. Ginny Nye (CONTRIBUTIONS $250- $499) Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kettelkamp Mr. and Mrs. Lanier Woodrum Mr. Ben Friday A Storage Inn, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kutis III Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Abrams Mr. and Mrs. Clifford G. Leeker Amazon Smile Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Derek Legler Ms. Kathryn A. Aschenbrenner Dr. and Mrs. Lieberman AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Ms. Kathleen Lucas Mrs. Cornelia B. Aversa Mr. and Mrs. David Lukens Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Beeman Mr. and Mrs. Jason Marsh Ms. Joan Berkman Mrs. Deborah Martens Mr. and Mrs. Don Berra Ms. Abigail Martin Mr. David M. Blue and Ms. Elizabeth Maue Ms. Melissa A. Rung-Blue Ms. Carolyn Merkel The Boeing Company Gift Matching Ms. Aimee Mertz Program Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Meyer Mr. Eric Boelzner Mr. Robert Michaels Mr. Connie Broadhurst Mr. and Mrs. Greg Mitchell Ms. Cara Browdy Ms. Cheryl Morrow Nelson Bradley Beckmann meeting an armadillo at Wolf Fest. Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nettleton Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchheit ADOPT A WOLF ($135) Mr. Jason Frye Mr. and Mrs. Buck Newman Ms. Annette Burns (New and upgraded memberships Dana Furlong Mr. Terry Nickolotsky listed only) Ms. Stephanie Camden Mr. Craig George Dr. and Mrs. Nolan Pitsinger Ms. Andrea Adams Ms. Jean Carnahan Mr. Diesel Gibat-Thoroski Positronic IO, LLC Ms. Leena-Tish Al-Azzeh Mr. John Carr Mr. Alex Gomes Ms. Cheryl Pride Blaine Albright Ms. Leslie Casel Ms. Rhiannon Graybill Ms. Liz Pritchard Mr. Tyler Austin Ms. Cynthia S. Christison Ms. Natalie Green Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Redhage Mr. Brent Babb Mr. and Mrs. David Churn Mr. John Grey Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rein Ms. Abigail Bailey Ms. Judith Ciegel Ms. Katherine Gutierrez Celeste Reisch Mr. Alex Baker Mrs. Jo Anna Dale Ms. Patricia Hancock Mr. John M. Roberts Steffany, Zoey, Zanna & Zircon Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Damman Ms. Kathryn Hannay Mr. and Mrs. John R. Roberts Barton Mr. Nelda Davis Ms. Brianne Heisler Mr. and Mrs. John Rocco Ms. Ashley Baugher Mrs. Jil Daw Dr. and Mrs. Rich Helfrey Ms. Baustian and Mr. Bruenger Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henley Bailey Benkart Ms. Rebecca Henley Mr. Elijah Bennett Ms. Miriam Herrera Ms. Nancy Benson Ms. Erin Herzog Ms. Jane Biever Mr. Joe Hillebrenner Mr. Samuel Boggs Fran S. Hobson Mr. James Borders Luke, Jane, and Heidi Hoffman Ms. Christine Boushka Miss Mikayla Jean Holbrook Mr. Rick Bozada Ms. Brianna Howard Rainy Branstetter Lisa and Becca Hutson Mr. Stephen D. Butler and Mr. and Ms. JaMarco Jackson Ms. Barbara B. Cook Mr. Simon Johncox Mr. Michael Button Mrs. Joleen Johnson Ms. Isabelle Caguitla Ms. Courtney Kalapinski Mr. Dan Capps Mrs. Evelyn Kanter Danielle Rosenstein holding Clay, a hognose snake, Andrew and Jennifer Baur and Ms. Trudy Carter Mr. John Kaste Regina Mossotti with Daisy, a fennec fox, at the Wolves and Wine auction. Jamie Case Ms. Trish Kelliher Mr. Thomas Duggan and Devon Rosenfeld Ms. Stephanie Cassel Mr. and Mrs. Chad Kenoyer Ms. Katherine Williams Mr. Alan Schiller Mr. Steve Causey and Miss Michaela Kiesling Rebecca Dyer Ms. Jennifer Shashek Ms. Eleni Yiallouros Ms. Ann Klostermann FCRV Alf Campers Mr. John Sinclair Ms. Brooklyn Cave Mr. Mike Koch Mr. and Mrs. Stan Fetter Ms. Sharlla Smith Ms. Patricia L. Clarke Ms. Virginia Kranz Ms. Nancie Fitzwater Mrs. Katherine Snowden Ms. Barbara T. Cook Mr. Thomas Kruger Mr. and Mrs. Scott Garavaglia St. Louis Car Museum & Sales Mr. Erik Cook Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kuchar Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garrecht Ms. Sara Steelman Ms. Jacquelyn Cox Mr. Holden Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Geekie Ms. Michelle Steinmeyer Mr. Andrew Crandall Ms. Melissa Langton Mr. John Graf Ms. Barbara Steps Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Dallas 15 Ms. Sonya Richardson-Thomas Ms. Margot Wynn Mrs. Edwyna Groat Ms. Kathryn Rogers Mr. Shawn Younglove Mr. John H. Heminway Ms. Larah Rogg Mr. Jason Ziegler Ms. Jean Hirsch Miss Meghan Rouff Ms. Claire Hopwood Ms. Nancy Ryan Watkins FAMILY PACK ($95) Ms. Patricia Hutchison Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sanner (New and upgraded memberships listed only) Mr. Daymien Schmidt Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Agne Ms. Sophia Gleora Schuchart Mr. Donald Aulph Ms. Autumn Sheffield Mr. and Mrs. Richard Belmont Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman Ms. Lois Callaghan Miss Hope Shriner Ms. Leslie Casel Mrs. Anita M. Siegmund Tim Wentworth with a baby kangaroo. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cockrell Mrs. Ashley Sielky Ms. Amie Lawhorn Miss Eryn Cohn Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sigsby Ms. Emily Libla Dorothy J. Cooke, M.D. Ms. Andrea Simms Ms. Traci Liefer Ms. Iris E. Cordle Autumn Solomon Ms. Madeleine Lloyd Mr. and Mrs. David L. Daniels Miss Felicia Sopher Mr. Jack Logan Mr. and Mrs. David Doyle Terry Southerland Ms. Emily Lovett Mr. Joseph Engelhard Mr. Gus Sparks Ms. Leila Mahfood Mrs. Sandra K. Gevers Mrs. Mary Spellmeyer Ms. Rebecca Martin Mr. and Mrs. William Giese III Ms. Patsy Stanley Ms. Katherine Maser Ms. and Mr. Amber Horch Traci Young with her new painting of Mr. Eaen Stegeman and Anna that she won at the Wolves & Ms. Sally May Miss Elsa Stegeman Ms. Serena Hunter Wine Auction. Ms. Caroline McReynolds Mr. and Mrs. David G. Lafferty Mr. Jason Stewart Janet Ms. Anna Miller Ms. Beverly McReynolds Mr. Xavier Stockmann Ms. Donna Kaatman Ms. Juile Mills Mr. and Mrs. Joe Menzel Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tehan Ms. Elizabeth Karslake Ms. Patricia D. Morgan and Mr. Woody Nothstine Third Grade Class of Wyandanch Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kemph Ms. Sheila Holm The Novosad Family Kyle Turnage Ms. Arnieta Kurtz Ms. Mary Mueller and Mr. Victor Perini Miss Ava Valleroy and Bryony Locher Mr. Wayne Hughes Mr. and Mrs. James K. Poley Miss Emma Valleroy Casey McBride Ms. Anna Nickrent Mr. Branden Ramsey Mr. Reed Vance Ms. Cynthia McDonnell Ms. Linda Olsen Mr. David Range Mr. Lincoln Veninga Ms. Linda Moreland Ms. Pamela Owens Patsy Mr. Rick Riley and Ms. Pat Lanning Ms. Dee Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morgan Ms. Elise Peterson-Trujillo Chris Schroeder Del Walton Ms. Deborah Morris Ms. Isabella Phillips The Sharp Family Ms. Jenny Wesley Mr. Kevin Opel Ms. Suzanne Polen and Ms. Claire Taylor Mr. Kevin Mallory Mr. Ed Whelchel Mr. Brian Ransom Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thoma Mr. Daniel Powell Morgan White Mr. Matthew Ransom Mr. Brandon Turner Ms. Camielle Rafie Wishpets Ms. Kim Rutledge Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Tyler Simon, Josie, Amy and Daniel Reid Ms. Emily A. Wohlschlaeger Mr. Luke Scarborough Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vesely Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Wolf Mr. and Ms. David Schaefer Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Clay Scharff Dr. Stephen and Mr. Thomas P. Schoenborn Mrs. Gillian Waltman Shane Sergent Ms. Diane L. Weber and Mr. David R. Nemerov Mr. Joe Touhill and Dr. Blanche Touhill Ms. Shelley West Mr. and Mrs. Mark Turnbaugh Mr. Joel Chris Wheeler Mr. John F. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Glen Wilson Julie and Hannah Walker Mr. Jim Wolf Ms. Catherine Walsh FRIEND OF EWC ($50) Mr. Tom Welsko (Only new memberships listed) Ms. Shirley Wolverson Ms. Suzanne Ahlf Ms. Laura Wright Ms. Barbara Bergmann HONOR/MEMORIAL Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cook CONTRIBUTORS LIST Ms. Iris Csik and Mr. Christopher Pieper Donations in honor of: Mr. Tom Day Daniel and Rowena Anderson Ms. Connie Deadman Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Anderson Ms. Katie DeBold Mickey Arnowitz, Mr. and Mrs. Ray DeRousse Happy Father’s Day Mr. and Mrs. Noah Durham Mr. Andrew Arnowitz Mr. Donald L. Ferry Bear Ms. Jenna Fritsch Ms. Kathryn Hannay Wendy Knudsen-Farrell providing a delicious treat to a porcupine. Wendy Ms. Melissa Fuller was the winning bidder of this unique experience which helped fund crucial Ms. Elizabeth L. Green Tom Bickel’s birthday conservation efforts at the EWC. Ms. Alexis Giannini 16 Julia Brncic In support of the work of Linda Jon R. Greene Russell Tweedy Ms. Dianne Brncic Mataya, wolves and yoga Mr. Dwight Buchanan Mr. Carl Stifel Ms. Rosalyn Coffey Mr. Nick Natoli Geoffrey Harris Thomas D. Walls Rachel Broom Jeanette McDermott Ms. Barbara Harris Mr. Willard Walls Ms. Angela McNeil Mr. David Emmons Michael "Mikey" Hesselbach, Jr. John Walther August A. Busch, III for the many Audrey McWhorter’s birthday Mr. and Mrs. James C. Byczek Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hagan years of service he provided to Ms. Janice McWhorter Wolfgang Kaschner J. Coleman Weber the Emerson Board of Directors Regina Mossotti Anonymous Cerner Corporation Emerson Ms. Sarah Talbot Ms. Shawn Champion Ms. Susan Q. Narducci Ms. Diane Gruss Paul Orf George Winkler Mr. and Mrs. Ray Emerson Ms. Erika Kaschner Mrs. Karen A. Goellner Ms. Sharon Kaschner Mrs. Peggy Ratz Autumn Solomon Ms. Daphne Lockmanese Ms. Brandi Rammelkamp Nelson A. Wolf on his birthday Mr. TC Rammelkamp III Roger H. Klosterman Sr. Ms. Cheryl A. Wolf J.T.'s Automotive Sam and his love of wolves Ms. Sue Lardner Al Yenkelun Ms. Elizabeth Macheca Ms. Mary Ann Phillips Ms. Elaine York Sammy the Siberian Husky Anna John Klostermann Ms. Marilyn Abbey Ms. Joan M. Gossin Carroll Dick James Higgins President Trump Mr. Ryan Hutchinson Jennifer and Bill Raley traveled all the Ms. Leanne Paeltz Ms. Ann Klostermann Larry Burtz way from Texas to attend Eat What the Virgil VanTrease Western Continental Group Mrs. Carol Burtz Wolves Eat event. Mr. Paul Sabey Hugh McElheran Custer Alex Cahlander Mooers Ms. Shawna VanTrease Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Chapin Veterinary Specialty Services Ms. Rachael Black Darren Weihe Kaye Campbell Hinson Mr. Leland Weihe Ms. Ann Bateman Kadence Weston Kristin Huizinga for Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Peterson Ms. Judy Van Elk Huizinga Amelia Willmering Deborah Coleman Ms. Robin Willmering Blaine Albright Ben Wolter Xavier Davison Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wolter Ms. Lois J. Davison Donations in memory of: Thomas Dwyer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Beimdiek Mr. Merlin Ms. Laura Lucas Hill Goldstein Ms. Naama Goldstein Anna James Higgins Mr. Ted Graham and Mr. and Mrs. William Rauch Jim and Connie Kuchar supported the EWC by winning a private visit with Daisy, a Ms. Michelle Crenshaw fennec fox and animal care staff, Sarah Holaday. Congratulations and Best Wishes Lewis and Pat Barenfanger Major Duke Mr. Robert E. Avis The Aqua Hill Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Judith Ciegel Wiley Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Champlin Buster Berra Rachel Broom Ms. Kristine Gamblin Vishva Dixit Michael “Mikey” Hesselbach, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gerker Maverick Mr. Dennis Abboud Bob Ms. Janice E. Hermann Ms. Judith Ciegel Ms. Rosanne Boedeker Rachel Broom Ms. Lesley D. Plate Ms. Patricia Brobeck Ms. Judith Ciegel Mindy Mr. and Ms. Kenneth Steinkamp Ms. Mary Gaston Mr. Benjamin Carrasco Ted Graham's aunt Ruby Budd Mr. William Castle Elsberry Senior Citizens Charles Moore Mr. and Mrs. Gene L. Click Ted Graham's cousin Ms. Kathy Nicholson Ted Graham's parents Don Mack Ms. Kristy Creighton Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Willis Garden of Life Spiritual Center Gregory Pappas Ms. Judy Curley Mr. and Mrs. Kevin L. Redhage Ms. Anne Giljum Mr. and Mrs. Richard Zelle, Jr. Tony Csik Roger Richardson Ms. Angela Haenel Celeste Ruwwe Ms. Iris Csik and Ms. Sonya Richardson Thomas Harlequin Enterprises Limited Ms. Pamela K. Dauphin Mr. Christopher Pieper Mr. and Mrs. William Hesselbach Ms. Barbara Meeks Ms. Mary Csik Marian L. Roberts Ms. Cathe Immethun-Voege Ms. Carol Lambert Gerry Hufker John Feldmann Mr. Michael Kirchwehm Ms. Pamela K. Dauphin Mrs. Toni Feldmann Selenio Mr. David Klein Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Loida Joel Lindquist and Joan Gossin Ms. Donna Lindberg Bryna Pretrowski Ms. Mary Corbett Shirley Sheffield Ms. Amy J. Maxwell Ms. Jennifer Lindquist Anonymous Ms. Laurinda Behrens Mr. Norman Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyers Katie Lucas Terry Stubits Mr. and Mrs. Dan Moraczewski Mr. Robert Wilson Ms. Anne Stein Mr. Tebeau Ms. Elizabeth Powitzky 17 Cooper's Hawk Winery & Dr. Rhiannon C. McKnight Restaurants Ms. Reneé L. Meier Cracker Barrel Restaurant Mr. Randy Menner Crestwood Coin and Jewelers Ms. Dianne Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Dallas Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers Mr. Dylan Denson Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyers Ms. Nancy Derton Mr. Robert Michaels Dickerson Park Zoo Missouri Department of Unknown Donor Transportation Drury Inns, Inc. Mr. Luke Nauman Amanda, Chris, Noah and Mr. Mark C. Nauman Aaron Dudley Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Nichols Mr. Jason Eccker Mr. Rick Oloteo and Eckert Companies Ms. Laura Helling Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Egan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Reilly Mr. David Eggert Ms. Angela Pannell Fairmount Park Mr. and Mrs. Stephen K. Parker Mr. Jeffrey Faust Mr. Jeff Parnas Mr. Corey Fitzpatrick Ms. Nicole Paul Judy Kent getting up-close with an alligator during an animal experience won by Mr. Jim Ford Peach Dish Wendy Knudsen-Farrell at the Wolves & Wine Auction. Ms. Susan Forquer Ms. Kathleen T. Pearson Ms. Amy Prinzi Nancy Williams Dr. Barry Fox and Ms. Ginny Nye Ms. Mary Ann Phillips Ms. Cheryl Richards Ms. Pamela K. Dauphin Ms. Lisa French Pi Pizzeria Delmar Loop The Funny Bone Pietro's Restaurant Wright, Lindsey & Jennings Richard “Bob” Woepke Mr. Tim Gan Pole Position Raceway Ms. Gena Taitano Ms. Brigid O’Brien Ms. Julie Williams Mr. Christopher Gann Pottery Hollow Al Yenkelun Gateway Grizzlies Richard Ruderer Bill Hufker Ms. Mary Ann Phillips Girl Scouts Mr. Brad Richmond Ms. Pamela K. Dauphin Mr. Jeff Goodby Mr. Joe Robertson and MANY THANKS FOR DONATING Mindy Lynn Johnson Grant's Farm Ms. Jen Phillips MATERIALS AND SERVICES Ms. Mary Gaston Rock 'n Brews 360 Bar Ms. Elizabeth L. Green Ann McCall Ms. Diane L. Abney Ms. Melanie Griffin Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCall Alpine Shop Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hagedorn Mr. Mike Henderson and Joseph McCarron AMC Theatres Mrs. Alice Lehmann Ms. Bonnie Bruegge AMC West Olive 16 Ms. Sarah Holaday Dr. Bruce L. Bryan Mrs. Mary Ann Amsinger Rick and Lisa Houska and Dr. Michele Bryan Are We There Yet? LLC Howl at the Moon Ms. Carol Jacobi Mr. and Mrs. Craig Austin Ms. Katy Hudler John and Mindy Nelson Ms. Gina Ballerino Ms. Geraldine Hufker and Mr. and Mrs. Arne Nessa Bandana's Ms. Celeste A. Ruwwe Mr. and Mrs. Mike Simpson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baur Ms. Denise Hunsaker The Anthony Sokol Family Bayless Elementary School Ices Plain and Fancy Mr. and Mrs. Bradley T. Wastler Mr. Tim Belleville Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Jewell Mr. Terry Beye Mindy Mr. Randy Johnson Mr. Glen Boggs Mr. Jerry Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Blackford F. Brauer Jeffrey T. Mueller Kaldi's Coffee Roasting Company Brio Tuscan Grille Mr. and Mrs. Roland Fisher Kennelwood Pet Resorts Ms. Julia Brncic The Charles Mueller Family KidsOutAndAbout.com Ana Kent holding a baby racoon. Dr. and Mrs. Matthew A. Broom Mr. Thad James and Virginia K. Phleger Ruth's Chris Steak House Dr. Chris Kostman and Ms. Kathy T. King Ms. Suzanne Dudak Ms. Virginia Busch Saint Louis Zoo Ms. Erin Kipp Ms. Lisa Buskuehl Ms. Stacy Scherman Rocky Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kipp Carol House Furniture Mr. Tommy Schroeder Ms. Nellie M. Duke Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Kriegel Ms. Karen S. Chaikin Mr. and Mrs. Scott Schultz Mary Jo Varchetti Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kuchar Chandler Hill Vineyards Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers Ms. Pamela K. Dauphin Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC Chris' Pancakes and Dining Chris Sexton Ms. Alice Lehmann John Walther Ms. Tami Chrisope Ms. Sandra L. Sherbno Ms. Laura P. Lieberman Mr. John L. Brown Chuck's Boots Mr. Michael D. Sherman Mr. Michael Lozano Ms. Michele W. Duda Ms. Judith Ciegel Ms. Cynthia A. Simmons Ms. Connie Luebbert Ms. Janet L. Horner Ms. Maria E. Cilleruelo Mr. and Mrs. William T. Skaggs Mr. Jason Main Ms. Kay Livingston Citizen Kane's Steak House Soulard Coffee Garden Maixner, Maixner & Company Mr. and Mrs. Larry Miller Ms. Patricia L. Clarke Mr. Mark Sowders Ms. Nancy Marron Sydney Miller Clayton Pilates Studio, LLC Square One Brewery and Distillery Ms. Linda Mataya Mr. and Mrs. Richard Norton Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Coffey St. Louis Football Club Mrs. Marilyn S. Otto Ms. Maggie McCoy and Ms. Melissa Stagnaro Mr. Corey Wischmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Sandorf Ms. Michelle Steinmeyer 18 Mr. Thad James and Monsanto Fund Ms. Kathy T. King Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brendel Mr. Donald Krause Matthew Chval and Kristin Huizinga Ms. Linda Lindsey Mr. James Jennings Ms. Lisa Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Phillip LaBanca Ms. Sonya Moe Ms. Sondra Schol and Ms. Nicole Paul Mr. Eric Johnson Mr. James Schellenger Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Mrs. Johanna Schillinger and Program Ms. Elaine Schillinger Anonymous Ms. Dianne Shipp Mr. Michael and Mrs. Ann M. Simpson Dr. Clarice Hutchens Patricia Scott and friends meeting Lucky, a maned wolf puppy, during a private Mr. Jonathan Spencer Mr. Todd Meyer donor experience. Ms. Marilyn Telowitz Ms. Patricia O'Donnell The Straube Family The Boeing Company Gift Ms. Jennifer Thompson Prudential Foundation Matching Ms. Lee S. Streett Matching Program Ms. Madonna G. Walker Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Ackerman Sugarfire Ms. Heather Welch Westfall Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Williams The Wine Merchant Rita and Chris Blake Mr. and Mrs. Wittling Mr. Steve Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buchheit TEGNA Foundation IBM Corporation Mr. Stuart Steen Ms. Gwen Tresch Mr. John Carr Ms. Barbara R. Steps Truffles Ms. Valerie W. Colloton Timken Co. Charitable and Upper Limits Mr. and Mrs. Boris Feldmanis Lexis Nexis Risk Education Fund Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. Ms. Eleanor B. Hecht Ms. Abigail Martin Mr. Dan Welcheck Urban Feed and Supply Ms. Deborah K. Martens Mallinckrodt UnitedHealth Group United Mr. and Mrs. Virgil VanTrease Mr. David M. Blue and Mr. Steven J. Barco Giving Campaign Ms. Melissa A. Rung-Blue Ms. Gena Drake Veterinary Specialty Services MasterCard International Mr. Jay Smith Vi Jon, Inc. Incorporated Ms. Megan English Mr. Walter Volk Mr. and Mrs. Al Sonntag Mr. and Mrs. Clifford G. Leeker Ms. Tammy Gazaway Mr. John Wagner Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tehan Mr. Joel Chris Wheeler Ms. Heather Judd Ms. Dianne Walka Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weber Ms. Erin O'Brien Mr. Nathan Waller ExxonMobil Foundation The Webb Family Mr. & Mrs. Elliotte M. Harold Ms. Diane L. Weber and GE Foundation Mr. David R. Nemerov Mr. Raymond A. Wedlake Weber Grill Ms. Diane Woepke Give STL Day The Wolf Cafe Ms. Melinda Brenkendorff Mr. Chad S. Wunsch Dr. Chris Kostman and Ms. Virginia Busch Mr. Paul Zemitzsch Ms. Amy Buxton MATCHING GIFTS RECEIVED Ms. Teresa Carey FROM Unknown Donor AARP Monthly Corporate Match Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Egan Ms. Sheila Holm Mr. Howard Fischer Ms. Laura Graham Bank of America Corporate Mr. Eric Hanson Angie Buss, Heather Wood, Linda Gibson, Sharon Abel, Wendy Knudsen-Farrell, Philanthropy Matching Gifts Judy, Matt and Ana Kent, Ellen & Dan Gibson taking a group photo after meeting Ms. Bonnie Hargrove Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Renner David Jackson and his ambassador animals to support the EWC.

An outstanding group of EWC volunteers and staff worked together to make the Wolves & Wine Auction a huge success. 19

EVENTS

Wolves & Wine Auction Second event was successful and fun

On April 21, 2017 we held our second successful Wolves & Wine Auction, raising more than $80,000 for the care and conservation efforts of the EWC. More than 75 guests joined us at the Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers gallery in the St. Louis Central West End for a spirited evening of bidding on wine packages paired with one-of-a-kind wolf and fox experiences.

Many thanks to everyone who joined in on the fun, and to the wonderful sponsors and team who helped make the evening possible:

Jennifer Scott Peters holding her prized Imperial.

Kathy Snowden and Virginia Busch with Event Presenters, Beau and Suzy Brauer.

Presented by Sponsors Suzy and Beau Brauer August A. Busch III Charitable Trust Committee Chair Beau and Suzy Brauer Janet Conners Langley Stephen and Camilla Brauer Hager Companies Committee and Hager Family Andrew Baur Lohr Distributing Company Sponsor, Jason Main, Owner and Sommelier of The Wine Merchant, with Rachel Julia Brncic The Wine Merchant Broom. Virginia Busch Steven and Julia Brncic Beth Campbell Marjorie Dellas Special Acknowledgements Marguerite Garrick Jeff Jeffers, CEO of Selkirk Elizabeth Green Auctioneers and Appraisers Sabrina Lohr Sabrina Lohr Dianne Meyer and Lohr Distributors Shy Patel Joan Berkman, Face Watchers Kathy Snowden Terry Beye, Auctioneer Michelle Steinmeyer Jim Kuchar, Graphic Designer Virgil VanTrease Philip Slein Gallery Paul Zemitzsch projects + gallery Rick Ruderer, Event Planner

Nick Kriegel, Steven and Julia Brncic, and Sally Kriegel enjoying the wine tastings.

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Record crowd, generous sponsors make Wolf Fest a big success Wolf Fest 2017 goes down in the books as the best Wolf Fest ever! Thousands of people joined us on the grounds of the EWC for a day of nature, once-in-a-lifetime encounters with ambassador animals from around the world, and of course, up close and personal experiences with the wolves Kendall and Dolce Norris enjoying their Betty Beckmann learned about lemurs that call the EWC home. There were programmed activities VIP experience at Wolf Fest. and the importance of protecting them for the kids, shopping with crafters and artists, live music while inside the VIP tent. and food trucks. The weather cooperated and a good time was had by all! Proceeds benefitted the work, vision and mission of the Endangered Wolf Center – and we thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts! Hope to see you at Wolf Fest 2018! (Save the date for October 20th!)

We’d like to thank the record-setting BAM Advisor Services crowd who helped make Wolf Fest Bath Fitter 2017 the big success it was. And we Dave Blue & Melissa Rung-Blue especially want to thank the many The Broom Family sponsors who made our open house Buckingham Strategic Wealth event on Oct. 21 possible: Group Premier Sponsor: Rick & Mary Beth Brown Emerson Beth Campbell Local artists and vendors were a welcomed addition to last year's Wolf Fest. Penny, Fiona & Connor The Kriegel Family Multiple booths and exhibitions fit Event Sponsors: Brad & Sherry Craig The Stange Law Firm in with Wolf Fest’s theme of wildlife/ Kevin & Betty Jim & Lionelle Elsesser IMO Marian Roberts conservation/outdoors. Foxbrook Farms Musick Construction Company Main Demonstration Sponsors: Food trucks — Blues Fired Pizza, Grey Eagle Distributors, Inc. Schoeninger Family Fund Tom & Carolyn Brown Curbside Cookery, and StLouisianaQ Jane Habbegger St. Charles Animal Hospital offered delicious, savory choices. Sponsors: Harvest Plaza Animal Hospital The Eugene J. Tichacek Family Trust A Storage Inn, Inc. Marie Hirsch Virgil & Sandra VanTrease Andersen Windows & Doors Rick & Lisa Houska Lee & George Weber Anonymous Chris & Ginny Kostman Wiley Family Foundation Baker & Hunter Family Krey Distributing Winnick Family Foundation

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Thanks to the sponsors who made Polo 2017 possible

August 19 brought sunshine, warm We appreciate the funds raised Jeremiah Dellas, Chairman temperatures and an action- by the polo enthusiasts, and the of EWC Board packed polo game as fans of the amazing sponsors and team who Duggan Contracting Corporation sport and the EWC raised more made the polo event a success: Harvest Plaza Animal Hospital than $75,000 while cheering on and St. Charles Animal Hospital the riders and their mounts Polo Event Sponsors: Ven and Cynthia Houts in support of the EWC and its Kevin & Betty, friends of the EWC Steve and Betsey Johnson- conservation efforts. Foxbrook Farm Half-Time Sponsor: Krey Distributing August A. Busch III Charitable Trust Jim Kuchar Lohr Distributing The polo crowd watching an exciting Team Sponsors: match. Anonymous The Boeing Company Steve and Kimmy Brauer The Private Client Reserve U.S. Hager Companies Bank—Scott Dolan The Ryan Tradition-Coldwell Sponsors: Banker Gundaker The Behan and Christopher Jay Smith Families Stange Law Firm Polo Sponsor, Gene Tichacek, with Bravo Cucina Italiana Grenville and Dianne Sutcliffe friends and family at the polo match. Brio Tuscan Grille Eugene J. Tichacek Family Trust The Commerce Trust Company Virgil VanTrease, Eagle Wealth The annual family-friendly event Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Condie, Jr. Management, LLC hosted hundreds of people who Family Fund Guests enjoy champagne while divot enjoyed a day at the Kraftig Polo stomping at half-time. Club in Defiance, Missouri.

New Event Coming to the EWC in 2019! Announcing the inaugural Art of the Wolf event on April 13, 2019 at the St. Louis Artists' Guild. This will be an art show and auction to raise money and awareness for artists as well as the Endangered Wolf Center. The event will feature a mixture of locavore food and drinks, paired with live performances and demonstrations from poets, painters, musicians and other artists working in a variety of mediums. At its heart, Art of the Wolf will showcase an eclectic mélange of work, broadly inspired by the unique viewpoints of featured artists who draw inspiration from the natural world around them. If you or someone you know is interested in participating with nature-themed artwork for the event - or if you'd like to be a sponsor - please email Rachel Broom at [email protected]. Artwork displayed on the right is by EWC volunteer, Karen Landon.

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CONSERVATION NEWS

Educational Keystone and Nature Center 2018 Capital Improvement Plan The Endangered Wolf Center has earned a global reputation for breeding endangered wolves and other canids, leading husbandry research and participating in releasing wolves into the wild as part of the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s recovery programs.

But the successful recovery of an endangered species doesn’t end there. While the essential role wolves play in the health and sustainability of an ecosystem is undisputed scientifically, fear and misconceptions about wolves and other top predators are old narratives that take effort and persistence to shift. A sneak peak inside the new Educational Keystone & Nature Center. This makes education the foundation upon which all our efforts are built. It’s the reason we’ve developed a broad range of curriculum-based, quality education programs and activities tailored to children and adults, on-site, online, in classrooms, in the communities near release sites and beyond.

We are currently planning for a new Educational Keystone and Nature Center to meet our growing demand in educational programming. We A rendition of the new Educational Keystone & Nature Center. have secured the land, completed the architectural drawings and bids, and raised more than 48% of the necessary funds for the construction of the building.

We hope you will consider partnering with the Endangered Wolf Center by making a donation to help us begin construction in 2018. The building will serve as a much-needed venue for our on-site educational efforts.

Our Education Department provided programs to almost 45,000 people in 2017, an increase over 2016 (37,660) and continuing our growth Children ages 4-13, underserved areas We hope you’ll be a part of this trend (24,338 in 2013) in impact and of the community and families are significant step toward another numbers. Our education, tour and the primary targeted audiences. Each recognition – a worldwide leader in outreach goals are focused on providing program is designed to create lasting education about wolves and wild canids. STEM-aligned (K-12), curriculum- connections to nature and a renewed based, quality programs. Getting sense of responsibility toward the Calls are welcome at 636-938- outdoors, hands dirty and immersed health and well-being of this planet. 9306 or contact Rachel Broom at in nature will also continue to be an rbroom@endangeredwolfcenter. important element of our programs. org for giving opportunities. 23 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage P.O. Box 760 Eureka, MO 63025 PAID 636-938-5900 Eureka, MO www.endangeredwolfcenter.org Permit No. 4

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Havoc, a swift fox exploring the snow at the Endangered Wolf Center. EWC photo by Michelle Steinmeyer.