Is it true that the old wolf leaves his pack so as not to be a burden to the family? (5 photos)

“Family is what we live, breathe and die for” is one of the commandments that every true wolf knows by heart. For the sake of their pack, elderly wolves are even ready to sacrifice their lives, just so as not to become the ballast of the family. Or not?





That same feeling when you're in your early 20s.

Old age is an unattainable dream for most wolves. They die from clashes with hunters, from wounds received while running for food or pack fights, they are mowed down by diseases, parasites and a lack of pathetic quotes in the body.



When you are a strong wolf at heart, but your breathing will only allow you to run 10 meters behind the bus.

Most wolves do not survive their eighth birthday, let alone their advanced age. In other words, an old wolf is an extremely rare occurrence in harsh natural conditions. However, this also happens. And at this moment the aging predator realizes that he can no longer bring benefit to the family. With sadness, he realizes that he has become a burden to the pack, and the time has come to go on his last journey... And he leaves. Right? No!





What is the secret of Boris the wolf's energy? In his family!

They leave the pack for two reasons. The first is bravery, when the young wolf decided to form his own gang. The second is hunger. Due to the lack of provisions, those who are able to obtain food on their own for a long time go on a solitary voyage. The old wolf cannot do this.



When is retirement already???

If older wolves do not leave the pack, maybe they are kicked out? Also no! Nobody sends Akela, who missed, into voluntary exile. When a predator hits his first birthday, he can already claim free travel on public transport and a stable pension. True, animals have not yet invented them. Therefore, the flock provides their pensioners with a decent life as best they can. Relatives bring them food, protect them and help them hunt.



This is Kobe, she lived for 16 years! She lived to see her gray hair in a national park, where conditions are as close to natural as possible.

The fact that young animals help older animals does not mean at all that the pensioner sits as a heavy burden on the neck of the flock. The old wolves continue to run with the others to hunt, as long as there is gunpowder in the flasks, and the knees do not shoot so loudly. And when the energy runs out, furry grandfathers take on the duties of nannies, protecting the wolf cubs and quoting Jason Statham to them!