Today, I get the privilege of reviewing one of the best nature books I've read in a very long time. The book is called "The Rise Of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone's Underdog" and the author's name is Rick McIntyre.
Rick McIntyre has spent many years observing wolves and learning their ways. His writing shows a love for wolves and a desire to make sure that they are left free to enjoy their lives in their natural habitat.
This book deals with the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park. One wolf in particular captured the author's attention. All of the wolves in the project are designated with a number. The wolf that caught the author's eye was dubbed wolf 8. He was the runt of the liter, but he would grow and become the leader of his own pack. He would become the adopted father of one of Yellowstone's most famous wolves called Wolf 21.
The portions of the book I enjoyed the most are the parts where the author would provide his interpretations of wolf actions. One of these times is when the author discusses why Wolf 21 did not attack and challenge Wolf 8 even though Wolf 8 was older and weaker at the time.
If you love animals, you will find the relationship between Wolf 8 and Wolf 21 a beautiful thing to read about. It clearly demonstrates that animals each have a special personality. They behave in different ways. It may not be a scientific thing to say, but this book really relates the feelings that wolves have for their lives and for those who are in their packs.
I really enjoyed reading this book. From what I understand, this is the first of a trilogy about the wolves of Yellowstone. I look forward to reading the other two books when they come out. This book was well-written and informative. Unlike some wildlife conservation books, this book was not dry in any way.
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