boltz – Jun 21, 2013 12:00 AM

Boltz is experiencing an increase in dominance from Denali. As yearlings approach adulthood, the tolerances of the adults decrease and they start assuming a role within the rank order. Boltz is very timid when he's the focus of the other wolves and because he and Luna still wrestle like pups, there's many times when he is pinned by Luna. This makes him an easy target for Denali to assert some dominance. The factor that influences this male rank order is that Aidan seems to actively stop Denali if there's a heightened level of activity. This is more likely to be a move to keep Denali from gaining too much status rather than a protective behavior towards Boltz.