Grayson- Standing Tall

In this photo, notice the ears pricked forward, the extended legs and the “Standing Tall” pose of Grayson.  This is the sign of a confident wolf.  While he is still the smallest member of the pack (the yearlings will be weighed on June 2nd on their 13 month birthday), we have noticed a confidence that not only impacts the other wolves, but has been a bit challenging on our new trees.  Where Grizzer bites trees out of anxiety, Grayson focuses on new vegetation in a predatory fashion.  Grabbing, head shaking, prancing with a branch in his mouth as wolf care staff attempt to build protective rock barriers to the new trees.  The good thing is, we chose trees that are stump suckerers such as red maple and birch trees.  We can sacrifice a few upper branches as long as we can keep the root systems intact.  The roots can sucker up shoots at a later time and are less noticeable to the curious yearlings.  We had a good success rate with the trees this year, winning some and losing some, but overall, we appreciate the new shade and the cooling effect that transpiring trees have to offer the Exhibit Pack.