For Wolves, Happiness is a Stinky Pile of Leaves #Video

Beyond looking really cute, Arctic wolf Atka's behavior reflects the typical wolf (or dog) response to an introduction to a novel odor. Scent rolling is method for wolves to bring information back to the pack. When a wolf encounters a new scent, rolling often ensues so when that wolf returns home to his family, he can share his discovery. It’s like bringing home a souvenir.

About Atka.

On September 22, 2018, we said farewell to the most magnificent wolf we have ever known. Ambassador wolf Atka died in his sleep at 16 years old; his passing was painless and peaceful with his family surrounding him.

While Atka leaves a hole in our lives so big that words can't describe it, his impact on wolf conservation persists and can not be overstated.

We'll never stop loving Atka.

Atka, born in 2002, was a captive-born Arctic gray wolf at the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC), a 501c3 non-profit organization, in South Salem, NY. He was one of the four 'ambassador wolves' at the WCC that help teach the public about wolves and their vital role in the environment.

Atka always loved the ocean; he went to beach a handful of times in his lifetime.

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