Cry. Wolf.

“Where is my ride? I hope they remember I requested a large vehicle.”(© image)

“Takes one to know one,” he nodded in familiar acknowledgment as we passed. “Probably a Genghis Can. I should know. “

What? (Such an unexpected reaction to the towering wolf creature in the yard.) 

“Siberians. Both of us, DUH.

He’s probably been recruited to play basketball here. A Genghis Can – a giant canine descended from that warrior-conqueror of fierce Siberian heritage. Only the best”

What? (Now I’m totally confused)

Oh, please. Even you know of the Great Genghis Khan of the Borjigin clan. According to legend, his first ancestor was a grey wolf.

‘Born with a destiny from heaven on high. Born with a blood clot in his fist foretelling he would be a great warrior.’ To defy the Great Khan of the Borjigin clan was equal to defying the will of God.’ The Great Can One and his descendants didn’t have those yellow eyes for nothing.”

You know it’s Genghis Khan, not Genghis Can? Not exactly the same -(trying to unwrap the tangle – the leash and the language)

Oh, but he had that can due and can do. Can’t deny that!

Hmm wonder who he’s been signed by. NC State has the Wolf Pack, but he doesn’t look like a college kid, so it’s more likely the Minnesota Timberwolves.”

We’ll have to check the TV schedule. 

Sooo, you think you two are pack Siberia? You do know you have Siberian Husky blue eyes, not yellow? (My observation brusquely waved aside by a brush of the tail…)

(He turns and curls his lip into a snarl…I cautiously let the leash out a bit…)

“Siberians, wolf packs and Genghis, have many attributes in common.”

• Siberians are sturdy and fierce! Work hard; play hard
• Both have sensible code of laws governing group behavior. Infractions are harshly dealt with 
• Both respect for the environment. Mongol laws forbid bathing in rivers and streams that served as water supplies, and laws established a winter-only hunting season to preserve game for the hardest of times. Wolves expect the environment and take only what they need. Litter to wolves only means “pups”. Any Mongol soldier following another soldier was expected to pick up anything that the first soldier dropped.
• Rank in wolf packs, as in Mongol government and military, is merit based.  
• Respect and absolute loyalty is demanded by both. Pack means everything.

(Hank calms himself with a little shake before resuming his trot down the sidewalk.)

“It’s good the new wolf in town is ready to stand up. He’ll be difficult to ignore and his wolf kin need help. It’s Wolf Wars 2.0.”

Gray Wolves of the Northern Rockies Are Fighting for Survival (Article from conservationists. Sign up here for alerts and updates)

Maybe he can get the attention of those in Congress, the Biden administration, US Secretary of the Interior (Deb Haaland – who you think would be sensible and sensitive given her heritage), the States’ Fish and Game/Wildlife agencies to support relisting the Gray Wolves on the Endangered Species List.

People can also howl in support:  #relistwolves and follow The Pack Press. (Cute playful wolf in snow)

People have thumbs. Wolves are holding out a paw in hopes of finding hands to help.

OK, I’ll do a blog post, Hank. Maybe one small voice can find others to sound along.

“Stick in that actual quote from Genghis Khan. It’ll get a laugh.”

As you wish, Hank. Now let’s trot on home. You have a report update on the Orange Vegetable Intruder situation to make for the HOAA. 

Holler-Ring approaches!

(and a real treat would be a cease fire for wolves and other endangered species…And considering world affairs, we’ll include the human species in that wish.)

Ah, greatly appreciated and honored to be included.

Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge

Here’s that quote for you.

• “I am the flail of God. If you had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.”

Genghis Khan ruled some 9 million square miles of territory, making it the largest contiguous land empire in history. Yet he practiced religious tolerance that reflected the long-held Mongol tradition of religion as a personal conviction not subject to law or interference. He worshiped The Eternal Blue Sky as a Tengrist.
Wolves also look skyward. But they don’t want conquest, just a safe land to roam and make home. Then again, isn’t that’s what most want?

 

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