The Wolf: Marine Mammal
The wolf of British Columbia is on a quest to master water, fishing and swimming. According to several specialists, the wolf is at the first stage of a process that could turn it into a marine mammal. But before any potential anatomical modification can occur, linked to natural selection, we will first witness the intelligent modification of the wolves' lifestyle. Their opportunistic behaviour points to wolves being conscious of their surroundings and of survival solutions found in them.
The wolf of British Columbia is on a quest to master water, fishing and swimming. According to several specialists, the wolf is at the first stage of a process that could turn it into a marine mammal. But before any potential anatomical modification can occur, linked to natural selection, we will first witness the intelligent modification of the wolves' lifestyle. Their opportunistic behaviour points to wolves being conscious of their surroundings and of survival solutions found in them.
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