malik – May 26, 2008 12:00 AM

Malik is gaining status by the day, due to the fact that Grizzer has become completely dosile, likely influenced by pups and prolactin hormone. Malik seems indifferent to the pups, he does lick them at the fence, but is not as focused on them as the other 3 wolves. Malik is the only wolf who does not care for Jake, the curator's dog. Jake was used in 2004 with Maya and Grizzer, so they are very social with whines and full tail wags when they see Jake. Shadow seems to accept him without concern, possibly because it's the curator's dog. Malik would like to drag him through the fence… So, the pup fence barriers next to the enclosure are a benefit for Jake, who will be helping Lakota and the pups in the upcoming weeks.