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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Golden Hour Wolf

A nearly 5 months old young Belgian wolf in search for mice. Because the alpha male died in a traffic accident in July, the youngsters have to go hunt early themselves, but the only prey they can handle at this age are small animals like mice.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Peer, Belgium
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Copyright: © Geert Tilmans