read more at the wolf education and research center website, under "current pack update."
RIP dearest Matsi, sweet and brave.
MATSI: MAY 23, 1992 – NOVEMBER 13, 2003
The saga of the Sawtooth Pack: Wolves of the Nez Perce has been exciting through the years, to say the least. By far, the most eventful life was lived by Matsi, the predominantly white-colored wolf who was one of the original five from the beginning of Jim Dutcher’s project. Although news of Matsi was commonly overshadowed by his more popular pack-mates, Matsi truly lived more experiences than any other member in the pack to date. Unfortunately, Matsi’s adventures came to a sudden, yet quiet, end on November 13. Matsi’s benefit to his wild kin was, and continues to be, huge; yet he paid an enormous price for this life-long mission. His life was full of good times and hard times, but until the very end he was always sweet and brave. His is a life story of a great warrior, caretaker, and friend.