Rick McIntyre Bücher

In this gripping continuation of the Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone Series, the focus is on the pivotal role of female wolves in pack life, particularly highlighting the renowned 06 female. Celebrated for her strength, beauty, and intelligence, 06 exemplifies the critical contributions of female wolves in hunting, nurturing, and mate selection that ensure the success of their packs. Award-winning author and wolf researcher Rick McIntyre delves into the dramatic true stories of five generations of female leaders in Yellowstone National Park, illustrating how they shape their communities. Unlike their male counterparts, female wolves are the decision-makers, determining mating, hunting grounds, and the upbringing of their young. They fiercely protect their families, facing threats primarily from humans. McIntyre not only chronicles 06's rise to power but also honors other remarkable females who have shaped wolf society. His vivid storytelling, combined with insightful biological details, offers readers a compelling glimpse into the lives of wolves from a female perspective, showcasing their strength and resilience in the wild. This narrative invites readers to appreciate the intricate dynamics of wolf packs and the essential roles played by these extraordinary females.

A lover, not a fighter. That was wolf 302. A renegade with an eye for the ladies, 302 was anything but Yellowstone's perfect alpha male. For starters, he fled from danger. He begged for food from other wolves, ditched females he'd gotten pregnant, and even napped during a heated battle with a rival pack! But this is not the story of 302's failures. This is the story of his dramatic transformation. And legendary wolf writer Rick McIntyre witnessed it all from the sidelines. As McIntyre closely observed with his spotting scope, wolf 302 began to mature, and, much to McIntyre's surprise, became the leader of a new pack in his old age. But in a year when game was scarce, could the ageing wolf provide for his family? Had he changed enough to live up to the legacies of the great alpha males before him?

"The Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world. This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader, Wolf 21--whose compassion and loyalty challenges commonly held beliefs about alpha males. In this compelling follow-up to the national bestseller The Rise of Wolf 8, Rick McIntyre profiles one of Yellowstone's most revered alpha males, Wolf 21. Leader of the Druid Peak Pack, Wolf 21 was known for his unwavering bravery, his unusual benevolence (unlike other alphas, he never killed defeated rival males), and his fierce commitment to his mate, the formidable Wolf 42. Wolf 21 and Wolf 42 were attracted to each other the moment they met--but Wolf 42's jealous sister interfered viciously in their relationship. After an explosive insurrection within the pack, the two wolves came together at last as leaders of the Druid Peak Pack, which dominated the park for more than 10 years. McIntyre recounts the pack's fascinating saga with compassion and a keen eye for detail, drawing on his many years of experience observing Yellowstone wolves in the wild. His outstanding work of science writing offers unparalleled insight into wolf behavior and Yellowstone's famed wolf reintroduction project. It also offers a love story for the ages."--

The astonishing true story of one of the first wolves to roam Yellowstone in more than 60 years. Authored by a renowned wolf researcher and gifted storyteller, this title launches an original and bold new trilogy, which will transform our view of wolves forever..

Autor, nechává nahlédnout do života vlčích smeček a prožít příběhy jednotlivých vlčích jedinců. Tedy především jednoho z nich - vlka 8, který se dokázal z nejmenšího, šikanovaného mláděte vypracovat v největšího vlka, který kdy žil. Autor strávil studiem a sledováním vlků v amerických národních parcích více než čtyřicet let. Tyto šelmy se mu podařilo zahlédnout na stotisíckrát a deník, v němž si vede záznamy z pozorování, čítá dvanáct tisíc stránek. Jeho práce přinesla zatím nejdetailnější obraz o tom, jak vlci žijí, jak se chovají a jak pravděpodobně přemýšlejí.