Illegal To Hurt It
Did you know that the US Fish and Wildlife Service has designated the timber wolf as an endangered species? This was a clear sign that it was on the verge of extinction! Furthermore, the state of Wisconsin prohibits the killing of this animal. For fear of being prosecuted and facing jail time, he decided against shooting the animal.
To do anything else would have been a waste of time. John had no choice but to let the animal go, regardless of how risky it might have been. I’ve never seen him so nervous and scared in my life! As they looked at each other, it was clear that they both wished the pain would end. Is it true, though, that John was absolutely certain it had to be a timber wolf?
Coyote Or Wolf
Coyotes and wolves are often mistaken for one another by those who aren’t familiar with the animal’s behavior. Wolf and coyote may look alike from the outside, but wolves are much larger. Both animals share the same skin tone and texture of fur. At first glance, you might mistake them for dogs! It’s possible that John made a mistake in identifying his animals.
One of his friends brought this up. They started to wonder if it was a wolf or a coyote. The friends started arguing with one another. Before deciding what to do, they wanted to know what kind of animal it was. John was eventually convinced that it was a timber wolf due to its markings and size.