lakota – Dec 12, 2001 12:00 AM

Walter Medwid visited exhibit, adults very happy to see him. Lakota received a lot of attention while yearlings were put in holding pen. Lakota was actually observed racing around pond, doing play bows and encouraging Mackenzie and Lucas to play. Yearlings proceed to chase Lakota back to the corner of the building when they were released. As omega, Lakota is expected to be lower ranking at all times, and her burst of play, without the yearlings present, may have been viewed as inappropriate to rank, causing the yearlings to chase her. Later that day, Malik and Shadow had Lakota cornered, with her snapping and barking at them. Food and noise-makers were used to distract the yearlings, but they were intent on making Lakota submit. They have been grabbing at Lakota's scruff of her neck attempting to get her to submit, but she is resisting.