shadow – Jun 8, 2008 12:00 AM

One behavior that we are definitely observing is the guarding, possessive behavior of a dominant wolf. Shadow didn't display this in 2004, likely because there were only 2 wolves in the Exhibit Pack then, Shadow and Malik. With a pair of wolves, there wasn't as much of a need for a dominant pack leader. With the addition of the 2004 litter, Shadow has clearly made it clear that he is in charge of this pack, he is the first to howl, he is defensive about people invading his space and he is the first wolf the pack seeks when there is stress or anxiety.