One of Yellowstone Natural Parks most famous denizens has tragically passed.
Wildlife researchers have confirmed that the long-lived wolf 907Falso known as Queen of the Wolvesdied this Christmas.
Wolf 907Fs death was firstreportedby local media outlet CowboyStateDaily late last month.
A picture of wolf 907F taken December 14, 2019.© NPS / Jeremy SunderRaj
The exceptionally hardy and battle-scarred canine was 11.8-years-old, having lived three times longer than the average wild wolf.
907F was well-known for her tenacity.
She did eventually lose her position, but remained an important member of the pack.
At around the age of four, 907F lost her left eye, likely due to a fight.
And in her later years, she was often seen limping.
But she continued to thrive long into her life.
She had several litters of pups, with the latest arriving inMay 2024at the age of 11an astonishing feat.
Most wild wolves in Yellowstone typically live around three to four years.
But even legends eventually die.
Though 907F did survive the initial battle, her injuries proved too grave to overcome.
It gives us peace to know that she went in a natural manner.
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