lucas – Mar 21, 2005 12:00 AM

Lucas is doing well. I do notice his face continues to lighten up as he ages. He's also less intimidated by Lakota than in the past. When we feed, we generally give MacKenzie her own leg so she can go in her corner bed and eat (the rights of an alpha). Lakota and Lucas then share the remainder of the carcass. Lakota still shows a dominant face, barring her teeth and letting out a growl to whoever passes by. Lucas used to be intimidated, but in the last few feedings, he's starting to ignore her. I wonder if his hearing's not as keen that he doesn't hear the warning growl or if after nearly 12 years, he's had enough of her threats. Regardless, Lucas tends to feed right with Lakota.