malik – Jun 20, 2011 12:00 AM

Malik's areas that had some hairloss are starting to grow back. This is probably more of a stress response than a medical issue, and could have been triggered by the start of the fence work, or maybe the close proximity to Grizzer. Although, considering the first observation of the hair loss was in mid-May and Grizzer has been there since March, I am more inclined to believe it was fence work (which started during the first week of May). We will keep a close eye on his behavioral responses to any activity and try to minimize activity around the enclosure. The removal of his tooth eliminated any infection issues and he is feeding extremely well.