Wolf cubs are playful as most baby animals are. Their games are, in fact, hunting techniques, combined with the joy of life. We still have a lot to learn about the reasons for the behavior of the wild animals. Our pets' behavior can explain this a little bit, but life in the wild is more complicated and risky than that of a tame pet animal at home. Although wolves are predators and made to kill, they are the ancestors of our domestic dogs, and these usually get canned meat from the supermarket. But wolves in the wild have to get it where they can find it. They deserve all of our respect. - CB