I Thought He Was Giving Up On Life Until I Discovered He Has Lived With Wolves For Over 40 Years

January 27, 2014

A 79 year-old German man has been living with wolves for the past 40 years. The way they respect him and how they interact is unbelievable. This is Werner Freund.

Wolves are obviously a feared species.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

Freund takes that belief and shatters it.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

He is basically a member of the pack. There is mutual respect.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

The wolves are playful when he's around.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

The only reason he is alive: He is the alpha. He's in charge.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

This wolfpack sanctuary is located in Merzig, inhabited by wolves from six different packs around the world.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

He does everything with them.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

Yes, everything!

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

Freund actually has to take the first bite of a kill to show he is the pack master. Then, and only then, can the others eat.

man lives with wolves
Photo: Michael Schonberger / cyrotronic.com

Please don't go out and try this yourself...


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