grizzer – May 16, 2005 12:00 AM

This is a sad time for everyone who knew Nyssa and cares about wolves, both captive and wild. The effects on the remaining wolves are being monitored, Grizzer, who was a common play companion to Nyssa, appears to be focusing his behavior on interactions with the arctics. The pack has been observed with limited play behavior since Wednesday, May 11th, with the first recorded interactions between Maya and Grizzer on Sunday afternoon. There has been much howling in the pack, and will likely continue as the dynamics of the group have been affected. In this week's photo, Grizzer is investigating a tree branch at the top of the Raven rocks (about 6 feet off the ground). Staff will be closely watching any signs of redirected aggression or abnormal behavior. For Grizzer, his investigation of vegetation, grabbing at branches and shredding them is very normal.