lakota – Sep 3, 2002 12:00 AM

The removal of Lakota and Mackenzie was a significant decision for the Center, but in watching both wolves behavior, it appeared to be the right decision. After some recuperation time from their injuries and an adjustment period to each other, the two females of the Ambassador pack are doing well. They seem to enjoy the extra attention of the wolf care staff and have been observed in several play/chase behaviors with high tails and exuberance. All wolves were excited to see staff, maybe because of the cooler fall weather. Lakota is very playful and did several playbows to Mackenzie inviting a chase. MacKenzie was receptive, but somewhat distracted by the Arctic wolves on the shared fenceline. The construction of the new retirement enclosure will get the wolves away from each other allowing Mackenzie and Lakota to relax without being watched by the Arctics."