denali – Aug 21, 2010 12:00 AM

Denali has been triggered into a testing machine. This probably has one main cause and it relates to the routine of the wolf pack. This week, the curator has returned back to Vermilion Community College as a full-time employee. What this means for the Center is one, delayed logs and Youtubes, and two, a change in schedule for the wolves. It's the change in schedule that has probably influenced Denali. The reasoning is not because Denali is at a loss for wolf care staff, but more likely due to Grizzer's response to the change. If Grizzer shows anxiety, Denali picks this up as a weakness, and that is the likely scenario observed this week. The good news is, Denali is two, going on three. He should grow out of some of this obnoxious youthful exuberance. The bad news is, winter is coming and the hormone increase of the winter season usually results in more intensity. So, for the wolf care staff, we are in for an interesting season.