shadow – May 1, 2010 12:00 AM

The testing towards Shadow may be subtle, but it is something that we take very seriously. Shadow can physically dominate any of the wolves in the Exhibit Pack, but the question is, at what physical cost. We certainly don’t want to cause Shadow any physical decline by having to be intensely dominant to maintain his position. The current pack dynamics will shape the management plan for Shadow’s transition into retirement. Shadow’s weight is 87 lbs, the same as was recorded in September 2009. This is a good sign, and if Shadow’s retirement goes as well as Malik’s we expect to see him gain a few pounds. The most important influence in Shadow’s transition is the relationship he has with Maya.