Gray wolf standing by a rock covered in orange lichen
Photo by Christopher Ives

Tanaka

Tanaka is a large silver and black timberwolf. Gentle, shy, and affectionate, he’s the opposite of his more confident mate, Destiny. He responds eagerly to rubs with fresh peppermint leaves and oils. Years ago, he was rushed to a veterinary clinic for emergency surgery. They were nervous about working on a wolf, but he won them over with his sweetness after a touch-and-go operation and was dubbed a “true gentleman” wolf.

Animal Fact

A wolf’s howl can travel over 9 miles or 15 kilometers.

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Stories About Tanaka

Note: Many of our posts are collections of stories about multiple animals at Earthfire. The animal you’re looking for may not be shown in these post previews, but each post does contain a relevant story. 

Black wolf with striking orange eyes

Tanaka, the Gentleman Wolf Takes a Cab

Jean walked into the office. “Tanaka isn’t feeling good….” Jean never says that for anything mild. Last time he said that, the wolf died. Tanaka is a gorgeous, sweet, loving, three year-old wolf. In a panic we put him in the back of the Subaru. I petted and reassured him

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Black wolf with striking orange eyes

Tanaka, the Gentleman Wolf Takes a Cab

Jean walked into the office. “Tanaka isn’t feeling good….” Jean never says that for anything mild. Last time he said that, the wolf died. Tanaka is a gorgeous, sweet, loving, three year-old wolf. In a panic we put him in the back of the Subaru. I petted and reassured him

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