grizzer – Dec 3, 2005 12:00 AM

Grizzer has a full winter coat and appears to have put on a few pounds. He is definitely trying for status with Malik, and has Malik on the run. So far, no signs of intense dominance. Grizzer has been a bit more active towards the handlers. Last week, when Grizzer did a grab bite on the Curator, Shadow immediately came over to put him down. It pays to be friends with the dominant male. We don't think Shadow was defending the curator as much as keeping Grizzer from gaining status, regardless who he takes on.