malik – Sep 21, 2009 12:00 AM

In preparation for the transition to the new log format, we will be posting a YouTube video on a weekly basis, rather than the 20 second clips linked in the weekly log posting. This format should give a better appreciation for the tone of the pack, rather than the individual wolf. There may be a 1 – 2 day delay in the YouTube video posting after the wolf log postings. We still don't have a weight on Malik, he's too nervous to stand on the scale and wonder what's behind him. We will likely have to wait until retirement to get him weighed. Malik has been doing well, despite his tendency to try to bite Grizzer when Shadow has Grizzer on the ground. Grizzer may get up and chase Malik, but so far, we haven't observed any focused behavior from Grizzer to Malik. We would like to convince Malik that it's in his best interest to stay as the 3rd ranking male and not try to gain status over Grizzer, but a wolf is going to do what a wolf is going to do. We have a management plan for retirement, and are watching Malik's behavior to see when he no longer wants to be part of the pack, but he gains so much confidence from Shadow, it's apparent that he is part of this pack structure. Our hope is that once the construction and dawn to dusk noise is over that Shadow will relax, making the rest of the pack relax.