Young Abyssinian wolf scanning the pack’s territory – Ethiopia
Perched on a rocky outcrop, this young wolf is beginning to adopt the postures of an adult. Still inexperienced, he gazes across the high plateaus, learning to read the landscape and spot the movements around him.
For the Abyssinian wolf, vigilance is an essential part of growing up. Every individual plays a part in defending the family home range—a vital space closely linked to the abundance of rodents the pack relies on. By gradually taking his place on the high points, the juvenile learns this fundamental role, a quiet but decisive step toward adulthood.