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Akela
Akela was originally purchased for breeding by a private owner. For several years, he was left to live entirely on his own before being rehomed to Alveus.
He is an ambassador for educating people about responsible pet ownership, the historic persecution of wolves by humans, and the importance of wolves as keystone species in their ecosystems.
- Species
Wolf Hybrid
Canis lupus x Canis familiaris (Mammals)
- Conservation Status
- Native To
Eurasia and North America (forests, inland wetlands, shrublands, grasslands (including Arctic tundra), pastures, deserts, and rocky peaks on mountains)
- Species Lifespan
Wild: Unknown
Captivity: 12-14 years
- Date of Birth
January 26, 2018
- Sex
Male
- Arrived at Alveus
January 27, 2025
- Enclosure
