Conrad Tan passionate wildlife photographer in San Francisco, California traveled to Minnesota to shoot the local wildlife. He was lucky enough to have a rare encounter with a black timber wolf and captured a series of breathtaking photographs in their natural habitat.
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In a series of spectacular photos, taken during the winter time, Tan shows us the beauty and elegance of this magnificent creature. Their beautiful black fur makes a wonderful sharp contrast with the pristine white snow.
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The black wolf’s dark coat is a result of a genetic mutation that increases the dark pigmentation of its skin. Even though they have a black fur coat, they are still part of the gray wolf family. Their black colors vary from one to another, depending on their location.
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According to Native American mythology the black wolf is also known as the “spirit wolf,” arrives with a warning message that major life lesson is about to unfold.
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However, Tan’s these photographs of the black wolf may be his most stunning work yet.