PHOTO CAPTIONS

CHAPTER 1

Little Mama immediately after her arrival at the animal park in 1967. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 2

Cindy as a pet in the early 1970s. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 3

Higgy, the alpha male. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 4

Gin in her 30s. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 5

Elgin at 27. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 6

Cindy at the edge of the island. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 7

Higgy’s group enjoying a peaceful moment before the war which would eventually divide them permanently. (Author’s collection.)

CHAPTER 8

Higgy, hair standing on end, in a tense moment with Gin behind him. (Courtesy of Terry Wolf.)

CHAPTER 9

Hank’s alliance. From left to right: Hank, Kathy with Chuckie on her back, Cashew with Kipper hanging on, Prime, and Nana. (Author’s collection.)

CHAPTER 10

Higgy and Cindy looking on. (Courtesy of Christina Cloutier.)