Wolf 302 was anything but Yellowstone’s perfect alpha male. For starters, he fled from danger. He begged for food from other wolves, and even napped during a heated battle with a rival pack.

But this is not the story of 302’s failures. This is the story of his dramatic transformation. And legendary wolf writer Rick McIntyre witnessed it all from the sidelines. 

As McIntyre closely observed with his spotting scope, wolf 302 began to mature, and, much to McIntyre’s surprise, became the leader of a new pack in his old age. 

But in a year when game was scarce, could the aging wolf provide for his family? Had he changed enough to live up to the legacies of the great alpha males before him?

Recounted in McIntyre’s captivating storytelling voice and peppered with fascinating insights into wolf behavior, The Redemption of Wolf 302 is a powerful coming-of-age tale that will strike a chord with anyone who has struggled to make a change, big or small.

Praise for The Redemption of Wolf 302

• “What thrilling stories about the Yellowstone wolves! The daily observations by Rick McIntyre are unprecedented in their detail, and bring the personalities alive.”
  —Frans de Waal, author of Mama’s Last Hug: Animal Emotions and What They Tell Us About Ourselves

• “A beautiful, inspiring story. These remarkable creatures are showing us much about what can be meaningful in our own lives.”
  —Bruce Babbitt, former United States Secretary of the Interior

• “A great choice for anyone who has a fondness for wolves and an appreciation of good natural history.”
  —Kirkus Reviews

• “Closely observed and meticulously described, the author’s wolves are presented as flawed but essentially heroic creatures who love their pups, defend their territories and engage in mortal combat.... Engaging and entertaining.... Recommended.”
  —Vancouver Sun

• “With this third installment of Rick McIntyre’s magnum opus, a new cast of characters brings fresh delights, while the cumulative impact of Rick’s storytelling offers unexpected insights on wolves as social beings and on the culture of wolf packs. Yes, culture—read for yourself and see!”
  —Nate Blakeslee, author of American Wolf

• “No one else’s books have been written with the depth of time, personal insight, and sheer unstoppable devotion that Rick McIntyre brings to the page.”
  —Carl Safina, author of Becoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty, and Achieve Peace