Boltz – Let the Timid Season Begin
Staff is certainly watching Boltz’s response to the summer season, also known as the bug season that has affected Boltz in the past. This is the time of the year where Boltz becomes more timid, often staying up in the wooded area of the enclosure where a full compliment of shade results in less insects. This self-imposed isolation to the upper enclosure can impact his pack relationships. Last summer, we noticed that Grayson and Axel would posture over Boltz as he came down from the woodline at the end of a summer day. Last summer, they were yearlings and as such, were not as keyed into rank order; as adults, their posturing and focus on Boltz could have more influence. We have already observed a change in Boltz’s confidence as he seemed to strive for leadership this winter, but then settled to be lower ranking in the pack. The one factor that might be relevant this summer is that Boltz still has a tendency to intimidate Aidan. Wolf care staff note that they can tell when there’s been some pack dynamic issues overnight because Boltz is more socially interactive with staff when he’s postured over Aidan. If that dynamics continues to occur, it might be enough of a boost to help overcome some of his summer time phobias.
While the other wolves do fluctuate with weight, Boltz has remained very consistent over the years. He is a poster boy for great bone conformation and is often used in comparison for Luna because they were raised during the same time frame with the same diet. We are very pleased that Boltz has no inhibitions coming into the Wolf Care Center to be weighed.
| 6/5/2013 | Boltz | 102.5 lb | 1 year 2.5 mo |
| 8/14/2013 | Boltz | 109.56 lb | 1 year 5 months |
| 6/13/2014 | Boltz | 111.9 lbs | 2 years 1 month |
| 5/1/2015 | Boltz | 109.34 lbs | 3 years 2 month |
| 6/10/2016 | Boltz | 111.1 lbs | 4 years 3 months |
| 5/2/2017 | Boltz | 107 lbs | 5 years 1.5 months |
| 6/30/2017 | Boltz | 109 lbs | 5 years 3 months |
| 8/2/2017 | Boltz | 107.8 l bs | 5 years 5 months |
| 4/2/2018 | Boltz | 107.2 | ~ 6 years |
| 4/30/2018 | Boltz | 111.4 | 6 years 2 months |
