maya – Aug 29, 2005 12:00 AM

As the sole female, Maya seems to have the status of dominant female by default. Even though she is more timid than Grizzer, the focus of dominance is on Grizzer. Maya willingly joins in, and as the fall approaches, often starts the dominance display. Grizzer usually interacts with as much energy as Maya, but when the arctics get involved, it becomes a lot more intense. Maya has been spending a fair amount of time on the rocks in front of the Center. When the fall color's advance, there will be many opportunities for great photographs.