mackenzie – Mar 24, 2001 12:00 AM

Mackenzie has been observed following Shadow throughout the enclosure. It appears to be an intimidation tactic, and by the reaction of Shadow, it appears to be working. Shadow becomes very nervous, and even if he lays down, Mackenzie will either stand over him or lay within feet of him. When Shadow gets up, Mackenzie gets up and follows him. This is all part of a complex communication system and certainly is a method for maintaining dominance. Several years ago, when Lakota appeared to challenge Mackenzie's status, Mackenzie used the same "Shadowing techniques", it's quite ironic that the technique is now used on Shadow.