malik – Apr 14, 2008 12:00 AM

Malik has shown that the bottom-ranking wolf doesn’t necessarily stay on the bottom. If an opportunity arises to gain status, a wolf will take it. With the deep snowfall, Grizzer’s larger body size has resulted in a harder struggle to maneuver around the enclosure. We have always said Malik is a lean wolf; this body structure is now paying off. Malik has been following Grizzer, taking a few grabs when Grizzer’s stuck in a snow bank and can run faster through the limited trail systems. This will likely result in a bit of redirected aggression from Grizzer after the snow melts, but it has been an interesting behavioral study.