Wolf Country: Eleven Years Tracking the Algonquin Wolves

by John Theberge, Mary Theberge

Book by Theberge, John, Theberge, Mary

Genres: Nonfiction, Wolves, Natural History, Nature, Biology

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 26, 1998

Reviews

[Melinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book over a decade ago. I still remember how vivid and moving John and his wife's account of the Algonquin Park Wolves was. By studying and paying attention to wolves closely, we can learn about our own human dynamics (our desire to avoid our shadow) and how crucial wolves are to maintaining health and balance in the ecosystem at large--other animals and plant species also. Theberge's writing is straight forward and non sentimental, but with enough nicely woven strands of narrative to reel the reader in. I loved this book so much and learned so much while reading it. I'm really grateful to John and Mary Theberge for their commitment and dedication. May their legacy inspire a legion of nature lovers and researchers and may those who read it be reminded of their responsibility to stand for a balanced ecosystem--one that includes and protects all wolves.

[Tana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reads a little like field notes or a scientific paper written in descriptive narrative format. I personally enjoyed it, but it might not be for those who have less of an interest in science or fieldwork.

[Rob Stevens]

I find "Wolf Country" fascinating and comprehensive, compiling and analyzing years
of field data and comparing results with those of many other
researchers of wolves, deer, moose, coyotes and forest trees.
For scientific reporting it is very engagingly written.

[Mark Binsted · Rating 4 out of 5]

First off the author deserves a huge thankyou for not only his research but for his efforts to preserve these beautiful creatures. A great book describing his time in Algonquin working on wolves. Very well written and easy to read and follow.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Early in the book I questioned why the author would intrude; not realizing without the data the story of the Algonquin Park eastern wolf would never have been told. An important book! A story that brought about change.