Illegal To Hurt It
Did you know that the timber wolf is on the Federal Endangered Species List? This meant that it was in danger of extinction! On top of that, it was illegal to kill it in the state of Wisconsin. It was out of the question to shoot the animal since it would lead to a fine and some jail time if he got caught.
There was only one thing to do here. John needed to let the animal go, although this was not the safest idea. He felt nearly as anxious and terrified as the wolf itself! The two of them stared at each other, and it was clear that both wanted the ordeal to end already. However, was John sure this was a timber wolf?
Coyote Or Wolf
A lot of people do not know the difference between a coyote and a wolf. They might be similar outside, although wolves tend to be bigger. Both animals share the same coloring and fur type. If you are looking at them from afar, you might also mistake them for dogs! Perhaps John just got his animals all wrong.
One of his friends raised this question. They started to wonder if this was a coyote or a wolf. The friends started to debate with one another. They wanted to figure out what animal it was before deciding on what to do. In the end, John felt convinced that it was a timber wolf thanks to its markings and size.