Since 1989, the Monte Adone Centre for Conservation and Research ofExotic and Wild Fauna (NPO - Voluntary Association) rescues, cures andrehabilitates the injured indigenous wildlife animals found on theterritory of Bologna province (Emilia Romagna Region, Italy) in order toreintroduce them in nature. Moreover the Monte Adone Center welcomesthe exotic animal species sequestered because of their illegal trading,detention and mistreatment (www.centrotutelafauna.org).OnJanuary 9, 2012 the wolf Navarre was recovered from the icy waters of ariver in very dramatic conditions: undernourished, with a paralysis ofthe hind limbs and with 35 lead pellets in his body.After severaldiagnostic tests, two weeks of intensive care in the infirmary,monitored 24 hours 24, Navarre started to walk. He was transferred toanother enclosure of the Centre, suitable for his rehabilitation, whichrequires a gradual recovery of motor function without subjecting him toexcessive physical effort. Thanks to a video camera placed in theenclosure Navarre is monitored day and night without being disturbed.It'sstill a long way, various diseases have weakened him a lot, butNavarre, thanks to his incredible will to live and care he received,started to walk improving gradually and giving good signs of recovery.For those interested in the full version of his story: www.centrotutelafauna.org/storia-navarre.html