maya – Feb 2, 2009 12:00 AM

Maya is in true form as a dominant female that is a bit wired. The hormonal tension among females tends to be greater than males, theorizing that the females control reproduction and the numbering of litters. Even in a spayed and neutered exhibit, Maya actively shows dominance and suppresses any signs of the other wolves being too social. Aidan seems to be the focus and as we approach the most aggressive month for wolves, Maya seems to be stalking Aidan. She will lay behind a rock and watch Aidan (Aidan knows she's watching) and if he gets to active, she stalks across the enclosure and pounces on him. This is why we manage one female at a time.