January/February - Memphis Zoo

Creature FeatureMeet Our Gray Wolves“Dakota” is the largest wolf andthe only male. He has a darkmuzzle and dark markings thatextend down his back and tail. Heis the handsome leader of this pack.His name is Native American andmeans “friend.”“Rocki” is the lightest of all thewolves with a white face and back.She is the most dominant female,making her the alpha female. However,this hierarchy can change.She gets her name from the RockyMountains.“Shiloh” is the smallest female inthe group and the omega of thepack, meaning she is somewhat ofa loner. Many times you’ll seeher exploring alone. She is verylight in color with dark streaksbetween her eyes, similar to ourmale, Dakota. Shiloh means “gift.”“Meeka” is the largest and tallest female.Her color is blond and she has a beautifulsmile. She is very friendly and a favorite ofeveryone who meets her. Meeka is usuallyconsidered the beta of the group, meaningsecond in command. Her name is FrenchLatin, meaning “Lord” or “Dominique.”Our wolves are siblings, born onApril 21, 2009, and are a very happygroup. You can occasionally hearthem howling after they have eatentheir breakfast or evening meal.They were acquired from a privatebreeder in Illinois.4