The definitive study of this important wolf community—now in paperback. For more than nine years the wolves in Alaska’s Denali National Park were the subject of intense research by a group of renowned scientists led by L. David Mech. The result of their work is the most comprehensive study of a population of wolves and their prey ever available. This accessible, fascinating, and extensively illustrated book will appeal to researchers, general readers, and wolf enthusiasts across the world. "A scientific work of art. It takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the world of wolves. The book is a rich combination of scientific data and fascinating--and sometimes poignant--stories based on factual observations." Bruce W. Dale is a wildlife biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.