grizzer – May 4, 2009 12:00 AM

Vermilion Community College students assisted with the straw removal, pond cleaning and trenching of the den site, in an effort to help drain an excessive amount of spring snow melt. The students did an excellent job in rainy, cool conditions, while the wolves stayed in retirement eating 3 beaver, and frequently checking on the progress. Upon returning to the enclosure, the pack did a lot of scent rolling in areas where pond water was bailed from the upper pond. Grizzer is most stimulated by the cedar wood chips that are placed in the enclosure after the straw removal. The Cedar is a natural bug repellent, and it does stimulate the wolves to scent roll. Both den sites are covered with the chips, and this is a favorite resting spot for Grizzer. Grizzer's video this week still shows a bit of following behavior toward Malik.