i have a zoo

Chapter 139 The Wolves Expand
After welcoming the new Siberian tiger to quarantine and taking care of the silly little horn, Qi Ming started to deal with new things again.

The wolves purchased in the neighboring city before, the first animals to arrive, after their quarantine period is over, they can officially enter the wolf hall.

The new wolves had already arranged to live in the back of the wolf house in advance, and they spent two days with David through the metal mesh.

Because of the foreshadowing of sniffing the breath before, it seems that the effect is not bad. Neither side showed any particular fear or strong desire to attack, and the gap in physical strength also made the young wolves unable to compete for victory.

There is even a female wolf who wags her tail at Harpy who looks very "fierce" when she meets her, with admiration in her eyes.

In Qi Ming's eyes, Harpy is a silly dog, but in the eyes of other wolves, maybe he is quite attractive?
Harpy is also very proud of being favored by the little wolf, and wants to go over to lick her mouth through the metal mesh, and then...

Then David, who showed his fierce face, stepped on the ground in front of the wolves and beat him severely.

Happy lay on the ground with his belly exposed, begging for mercy with short whimpers.

Boss, I was wrong!You pick the wildflowers on the roadside first!

The new wolves all tucked their tails when they saw it, and now they understood that David was in charge of the wolves inside. The little female wolf was also startled, but then looked at David and howled flatteringly.

Compared to Harpy, David's physique is bigger and bigger, and the little she-wolf may not have noticed David at the beginning, after all, the wolf king will not be free to hang around the new wolf.

Qi Ming observed a few times before, and felt that the time to be gregarious is almost here!

But still a little uneasy, decided to observe in person today, intending to use deterrence when necessary to separate the wolves, so that there is nothing wrong with it.

"Being in a group is definitely risky!" Qi Ming explained to Xiaoli who was on the side, "However, sooner or later, being in a group must be carried out. Wolves are social animals, and living in a group can make them healthier both physically and mentally.

We also made some preparations in advance!For example, let them smell each other's feces, get familiar with the smell in advance, and let them be neighbors, live in a metal net for two days, and have limited contact, which can effectively reduce the aggressive behavior that may occur when they are in groups . "

"It turns out that there are so many things to pay attention to when introducing animals to the zoo." Xiaoli said holding up the camera. She came to take pictures of the wolves.

Qi Ming added with a smile: "Of course, each animal has a different personality! No matter how well the preparations are made, there is still no guarantee that there will be no accidents, so I will also be on the sidelines, and when necessary Drink them up!"

When they came to the back of the wolf house, several wolves got up from the ground when they saw Qi Ming, wagging their tails to show their goodwill.

Qi Ming first asked Lao Qin, the breeder of the wolf hall, about the situation of the wolves. In order to keep the wolves together, Lao Qin has been carefully recording their conditions for the past few days, and he came here early today.

"How are the wolves doing? Are they all in a stable mood?"

"Well, it's okay!"

Qi Ming stretched out his hand and touched Happy's nose affectionately: "Let's go out and play!"

Then they opened their cages and the door to the outdoor exhibition area first!
Happy grinned and ran out excitedly, followed by the other wolves.

Then he opened the door of the new wolves' cage leading to the passageway to the outdoor exhibition area, and these new wolves hesitated a little.

After staying in the small cage for so long, I definitely want to change the environment!

But I don't know what's going on outside, whether to go there or not.

A few wolves sniffed and sniffed, lingering at the entrance of the passage, not daring to pass, their heads on the edge to peep to the other side, looking cautious, like a child who wants to watch TV on vacation, lying on the window, sneaking to see if the parents are there The same as going far.

"Tsk, these wolves are so cowardly!" Xiaoli pouted.

Qi Ming corrected: "Actually, it's not cowardice. It takes courage to leave a familiar cage and enter an unfamiliar passage! If you venture into the wild recklessly, you may lose your life. The necessary caution is for these wild animals. Said to be a good quality.

Now let's see who will stand up first!Is it an old wolf with more experience in wolf life, or a young wolf who is full of vigor and adventure? "

Xiaoli asked curiously: "Director, how do you tell which of them is young and which is old?"

Qi Ming said solemnly: "Well, it's actually very simple! The fur of an old wolf will look rougher and duller. Look at this wolf, the hair on the neck is all in tangles, as well as the forehead, eyebrows and neck. The hair was originally brownish-yellow, but now it is mixed with white hairs, just like the white hair of an old man, and it looks older at first glance.

And its fur, compared with the young wolves next to it, does it look looser?

Then there is the observation of behavior, posture, and eyes. Young wolves are more active and energetic, while old wolves walk slowly, are not so active, and look more mature and stable. "

Several wolves hesitated at the entrance of the passage for about a minute, and finally an old wolf took the lead and walked out along the passage.

With it taking the lead, the rest of the wolves rushed out one after another, and a thin and timid one stayed where it was, looking at Qi Ming with aggrieved eyes.

This wolf is usually bullied by other wolves when it is in the isolation area, and usually hides in the corner. It usually eats last, so it can only share some leftovers.

It was obviously a male wolf, but its body was like a female wolf.Generally, female wolves are 2-4 kg lighter than male wolves.

"Go, go! It's fun outside!"

Qi Ming kicked the cage lightly a few times, and the wolf finally ran out reluctantly, looking a little depressed.

"The social structure of wolves is very strict. The strongest alpha wolf is called the alpha wolf, and the lowest rank is the omega wolf. They usually walk at the back of the wolf pack and dare not lift their heads. They act like wolves with their tails between their legs. In addition to eating and sleeping, You usually take pleasure in bullying the Omega wolf."

"The social structure of wolves is quite complicated."

Qi Ming said again: "The situation of being bullied can be resolved. The most important thing is to enrich yourself. Like our outdoor exhibition area, it simulates various environments in the wild, including woodlands, waterfalls, streams, rocks, sandy land, etc. , Wolves can live very comfortably inside, which can greatly reduce the occurrence of aggressive behavior!

Appropriate aggressive behavior is acceptable, but if the omega wolf is bullied badly, we have to put it in a cage alone, but then a wolf will be very lonely, and the environment is definitely not as good as the wolf house , hopefully not so. "

"The director is really considerate."

Qi Ming smiled: "Animal welfare is aimed at each individual animal. It does not mean that an animal lives in an environment with mountains and waters. If the food is abundant, animal welfare is good. It should be implemented and reflected in each individual animal. on the animals.

For example, this is the same as the per capita income of your city. A high per capita income does not mean that your income is high. "

Although the new environment is very good, these new wolves still seem to be reluctant to let go, they all stop in the small area of ​​the exit, looking at David vigilantly, David is standing on a rock, expressionless Looking down at these wolves, confronting them.

And Happy stood under the stone, like a Vajra Guardian, his eyes widened with joy, and he raised his head to look at David from time to time, as if asking for instructions: "Boss, what are you going to do next?"

Qi Ming looked at the situation for a while, then lowered his voice and said, "It's weird, why isn't Ruili on the rock."

"Ruili, this name sounds so feminine, is it a female wolf?"

"Director, can a female wolf be a wolf king? Aren't female wolves not as strong as male wolves."

"The leader of a wolf is usually a couple of wolves. Of course, a female wolf can also be a wolf king, because the wolf king is not based on physical fitness, but on character, intelligence, social skills, experience, etc. are more important!
For example, if you encounter danger in the wild, you have to rely on the wisdom of the leader to make a decision. If you change to a strong but brainless fool, it will not bring the entire wolf pack into the pit. "

"Hahaha! Makes sense."

Qi Ming continued to explain: "The new wolves stayed here and didn't leave, not only because David was staring at them, but also because the outside area exudes David's smell! This smell conveys a message,' The owner here is David!'

Wolves mark their territory by urinating, defecating, and rubbing the ground to leave scent marks.Scent marks are spread over the entire area at an interval of about 240 meters. Such marks can last for about 2-3 weeks. The marks are usually made on rocks, trees, or bones of large animals.

Generally in the wild, if the scent marks and wolf howls do not prevent the unfamiliar wolves from entering their territory, fierce battles will occur between the two sides.

Wolves have a relatively strong sense of territory. You can see that David has been staring at those wolves, like a warning, but David did not dare to act rashly, because as the leader of the wolf pack, he will not easily attack the wolves without a clear threat. Turn on the station.

The new wolves will not be immobilized because of the smell, and the new environment is also very attractive to them, but I don’t know if they will choose to submit directly, or provoke, or just leave without responding? "

Xiaoli was a little nervous when she heard that!He raised his camera and carefully observed the confrontation of wolves.

At this time, the new male wolf with the thinnest stature mustered up his courage and stepped forward first!
Dragonfly trotted for a few steps, and ran to the open grass in front, and the eyes of the wolves on both sides immediately focused on it.

When it found that David was staring at it, it slowed down immediately. It lowered its head and did not dare to look directly at it. Its steps were small and slow. It's like the eunuch holding his shit to give the emperor fast.

"Wow, wolves can really pinch their tails, this is the first time I've seen it!"

"This is the meaning of surrender."

Qi Ming watched this scene with great interest: "For wolves, wagging their tails is a sign of goodwill, while pinching their tails means nervousness, vigilance, and fear!
Do you know why wolves clamp their tails?When a wolf pinches its tail, it does not mean that this action expresses timidity, but that it can block the smell emitted by the anal glands.

For wolves with a keen sense of smell, smell is more representative of identity, and pinching our tails is equivalent to our unwillingness to show our faces when we humans feel inferior.

The tail is raised high, which may be a demonstration to the low-level wolves in the group, or when encountering foreign enemies, they will raise their tails to let the other party smell their own scent.

Wolves live in the wild, and the tail is raised too high, which may attract the attention of the enemy or prey, so the tail is generally drooped.

When in a happy mood, the tail will slightly tilt up and shake from side to side.

In this situation, tightly clamping the tail and lowering the head is an obvious signal of submission! "

Happy opened his round eyes and wagged his tail slightly. He was about to come forward to welcome his new partner, but David gave Happy a look of resentment.

Then David bared his teeth and bared his teeth, with a fierce look, staring at the weak wolves who came forward.

When the weak wolf was about five meters away, David took a deep breath and jumped out of the rock!
One paw was slapped by the weak wolf and lay down on the grass. I don't know how much of it is made of porcelain. Anyway, I looked at it pitifully with my head curled up, and I let out a low and short whimper with my belly exposed.

David showed no mercy, rushed up and bit the weak wolf a few times, the weak wolf got up and ran away with its tail between its legs.

When David gave up chasing and turned around, the weak wolf immediately followed a few meters behind its buttocks.

After repeating this behavior several times, David also tacitly allowed it to follow, but it was not allowed to get too close, about three meters away, and it would attack if it got too close.

Happy stepped forward to contact the weak wolf, but this time David didn't care.

Happy is still relatively friendly, sniffing the smell of the weak wolf, and did not bully it, but the weak wolf quickly put on a wolf-licking posture, sticking out its tongue to lick the corner of Happy's mouth to show its favor.

Happy licked it appreciatively, and ran back to David.

The weak wolf was able to stay now, and lay respectfully on the grass a little outside.

Xiaoli saw with her own eyes how wolves communicate and form groups, which opened her eyes!
"This wolf can still slap horses. I saw David's fierce aura just now, and I thought the weak wolf was about to be killed. I was shocked, but it turned out that the thunder was loud and the rain was little." Xiaoli looked at the circle in surprise. Inside, "Director, is this wolf joining the wolf pack?"

Qi Ming said with a smile: "Actually, it's not considered a real gang! Joining a gang is a long process. New wolves have to go through several weeks of probing and attacking to test whether they can be trusted."

After the weak wolf was temporarily accepted, the other wolves also made a decision. The wolf who took the lead into the wolf hall just now was relatively withdrawn and left first.Two young wolves also slipped away.

The little she-wolf who had seduced Happy before stayed, probably because she felt that the burly and strong David felt more secure!
David didn't look very happy with the little wolf. He squinted his eyes and stared at the little wolf for a while, but the little wolf didn't do anything excessive. She hung her head with her tail between her legs and kept a distance. David didn't either. Tried to bite like just now.

After all, a wolf that is too cruel cannot be the leader!

Except for the little female wolf and the weak wolf, the rest of the wolves came forward to make contact. Although they didn't show a particularly obvious gesture of surrender, they were basically showing their kindness, and there wasn't any young and energetic young man as expected. Come out and provoke.

Seeing the smooth integration of the new wolves, Qi Ming also heaved a sigh of relief. He didn't want to see the previous battle for the leader in the macaque habitat in the wolf hall again.

(End of this chapter)