While there are no reported breeding pairs of wolves on the peninsula it is not unheard-of to have a sighting from time to time. It's typically a juvenile male - a solitary individual - who has dispersed from his pack to strike out and claim his own territory. These animals typically find their way here from northern Wisconsin (via Green Bay) or travel over the ice on the bay from Michigan's upper peninsula. There was a reported sighting a week or so ago and a discussion ensued on a local Face Book group about identification of a wolf versus a coyote.
Being a Snapshot Wisconsin participant I figured they would have some useful info on how to differentiate a wolf from a coyote.
From a stationary camera here you go with both individuals superimposed together for comparison....
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