malik – Mar 10, 2005 12:00 AM

Malik and Shadow have had their fair share of canid discussions about who's really running this exhibit pack. A canid discussion is a bit different than a human discussion. There's not alot of small talk. It consists of some eye contact, a bit of body posturing, and if that doesn't do it, then a growl in your face should make you change your mind. If the growl doesn't do it, then I need to jump on you and show you who's in charge. The amazing thing about this winter, is with all the growling and dominance, there hasn't been one bite wound. Earlier in the winter, we thought Shadow had the top wolf status locked, but Malik has decided that Shadow can't get off too easy. In the last month, Malik has been showing some very defiant behavior. They're still brothers though; after a dominance bout that would make observers wonder if they even like each other, they can be found sleeping on the same straw bed. Brothers, go figure…