maya – Oct 12, 2009 12:00 AM

Maya has really become a clear leader of this pack, and Shadow has not shown any concern about the change. She is still very socially pair-bonded to Shadow, but she does take control of the yearlings more than Shadow does. Of course, Aidan is the main focus, but staff also observed her showing some posturing and intense threat displays towards Denali. This may be an important key to the male rank order and the future relationships within the pack.