malik – Jul 6, 2010 12:00 AM

Malik does appear to interact well with Shadow, with the exception of food possession. In a wolf world, food possession is not tied to rank, meaning that regardless of a wolf's rank status, they can guard and possess food. Malik is good at guarding and possessing food, and has been extremely guarding since Shadow was transitioned into retirement. Staff are watching this interaction, and providing ample resources to satiate both wolves. Malik has always been a lower ranking wolf, and even though Shadow's still transitioning, this seems to be the rank that will maintain. Of course, dominance is much less in retirement, other than a few postures and a chin rest, Shadow has shown no dominance behavior towards Malik. On the other hand, Malik has shown some hackles and high tail towards Shadow when Shadow's a bit intimidated. Malik, as a lower ranking wolf, will take advantage of situations if the opportunity arises; This trait was very apparent when Malik was in the Exhibit Pack.