The B.C. Conservation Department said on social media that one wolf has been released
At the Greater Vancouver Zoo, he was two days after an undisclosed number of wolves escaped their enclosure. has passed. There has been no update since Tuesday as to where they are.
The zoo issued a statement that day, saying it was closed after someone "maliciously" entered and let wild animals go free. It said a "small number" of wolves were missing, but insisted there was no danger to the public.
Later Tuesday, the B.C. Sheriff's Service said on social media that one wolf had remained unrestrained, and anyone who saw the animal should call 1-877-952. Tip of -7277 urged him to report to his line.
The zoo remained closed on Wednesday.
The Langley RCMP is investigating this incident as an act of break-in and vandalism.
The zoo said Deputy General Manager and Animal Control Officer Menita Prasad will make a statement at 2:00 pm. Thursday.
According to the zoo's website, nine of his wolves and six of her pups were born earlier this year. Grays are the largest of the wolf species and are carnivorous. In the wild, they eat large and small ungulates (such as pigs and deer), small mammals, birds, and carrion.
Meanwhile, if you have more information about the violation, please call the zoo. The extension is 604-856-6825. 2004, or Langley RCMP (604-532-3200).
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