malik – Sep 20, 2004 12:00 AM

Malik seems to be most affected by the pup introduction. Not only is Shadow gaining status by the pups presence, but Malik seems to be a bit of a focus for Grizzer. Malik will inititate play behavior with the pups, but he struggles to get them to roll over for him as they do for Shadow. As far as dominance hierarchy, the pack dynamics may end up with an arctic sandwich. Shadow on top, Grizzer in the middle and Malik on the bottom. This fall and winter will provide for interesting observations of the dominance hierarchy within the new exhibit pack.