Axel – Alert and Observant

In recent weeks Axel seems to be more aligned with Boltz and they are keyed in to any perceived weakness that Aidan may show. Staff were watchful of any issues when the arctics rejoined Aidan in the exhibit. But, things were relatively calm. There were deer legs and chickens available, and Axel was more interested in getting the food than in harassing Aidan. After the rest of the pack reunited Axel’s focus remained on the food. At one point he tried to get a cached chicken that Aidan defended. Axel then went to the top of the pump housing to retrieve the deer leg that Aidan had abandoned to protect his cache. Apparently Aidan decided he’d rather have the deer leg so he dug up the chicken and gave it to Axel. They ate side-by-side for several minutes on the pump housing with no issues.