malik – Feb 11, 2011 12:00 AM

Malik has been trying to take advantage of Shadow this week, and he uses some unique opportunities. One situation was on Thursday when one of his favorite wolf care staff was scheduled (yes, each wolf has a favorite human). When this staff person arrived, Malik's confidence increased, creating excitement that resulted in a standoff. The second circumstance happened on Friday, when Shadow got a bit to vocal (growling) with one of the staff, and the Curator held Shadow back while that staff person exited the enclosure. Shadow submitted to the Curator and Malik came in for to show some status. Wolves are opportunistic and these are two perfect examples when the opportunity warranted the behavioral attempt at more status.