grizzer – Mar 4, 2011 12:00 AM

It was clear to us that Grizzer had lost all confidence and would not be rejoining the Exhibit Pack upon Maya's death. We are giving him a chance to recuperate in the pack holding area, and are building his physical as well as psychological health. Wolf care staff erected a wood barrier facing the Exhibit Pack to give Grizzer some sense of visual cover from Aidan and Denali. This has helped him tremendously and he has been sleeping soundly, probably the most restful sleep he has had since testing began in November. We are in the planning stages for a new enclosure for Grizzer, and haven't ruled out the possibility of some type of visitation arrangements between Grizzer and Shadow. We are also watching Malik very closely, at this point, he shows no fear association towards Grizzer and even though Grizzer deposed him in 2009, Grizzer's lack of confidence now may be a factor in reducing that risk towards Malik. No decisions will be made for a while, Grizzer needs time to recover. Also, summer is the best time for wolf changes to social companions.