malik – Oct 20, 2008 12:00 AM

Malik has been actively participating in Grizzer take downs with the pups. At this point, it's not too serious, but as winter approaches, Grizzer needs to become more assertive with the pups and be less vulnerable to Malik. A recent behavioral observation group noted that Malik does use Shadow when tensions increase, and often stands next to him if Grizzer tries to redirect aggression. On Friday, all three adult males were together watching the parking lot. The Center's front entrance is under construction, so visitors are entering the office door. This causes the wolves a bit of anxiety as it is different from normal procedure. Wolf care staff will be installing some woven fencing to provide more cover, and hopefully discourage people from walking up to the fence past the roped off area.