Shunka: Life With an Arctic Wolf (Paperback)

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Maligned by many humans, protected and respected by others, the wolf remains a mysterious ancestor to our beloved companion, the dog. Shunka, an orphaned cub adopted by the author's family, relates best to children as if he senses their innocence in the bloody history between human and wolf. Like The Hidden Life of Dogs, this book is full of descriptions of animal behavior that delight and amaze, revealing the great intelligence, loyalty, and social commitment of the wolf. Included are pictures of Shunka at work (he starred in a television commercial) and play, pictures that will haunt you at the story's end.

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When Marka Morgan and her husband adopted an orphaned wolf cub, their lives were suddenly turned upside-down. The cub, Shunka, Took over their household and imposed his own, peculiar social order upon it, testing endurance limits and stealing hearts with his high-spirited antics. Shunka's story offers a revealing glimpse into the true nature of these mysterious and wonderful creatures. Shunka is unique, fascinating and revealing. -- Midwest Book Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 186 pages
• Publisher: J.N. Townsend Publishing (August 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880158094
• ISBN-13: 978-1880158098
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,049,536 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An easy read about real life with a wolf cub - pro and con, August 11, 2005

By	H. Cunningham (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the true story of a well-intentioned couple who wanted to raise a wolf cub, and did their very best to do so in a healthy way. Because the story is true, it chronicles both the wonderful joys of life with a wild animal, and the many drawbacks associated with life with a wolf. This isn't an educational book about wolves - there are plenty of those out there - this is a story of day to day life with a wolf cub and adolescent wolf. It's an easy and enjoyable read, and you may find surprising the many contrasts between the dog and the wolf in this family, who grow up together - but are wired quite differently. If you love wolves and have ever dreamed of raising an orphaned cub, this book is a must-read, and sets out why that is not a good idea without disparaging wolves. Wolves, while wonderful creatures, have not evolved to be man's best friend like the dog - and for good reason, as man remains their enemy for the most part. An enjoyable read for the dog lover, wolf lover, or anyone who wants to read a good story about life with animals we are not usually privileged to know well.