nyssa – Nov 29, 2004 12:00 AM

If you read the other logs, you will notice that Nyssa's getting a bit of dominance focus from the pack. Don't feel too sorry for her, she gives plently back, especially to Grizzer. Nyssa seems to be very independent and doesn't seem to seek much social interaction from the adult wolves. Maya is often observed in a submissive posture paying homage to Shadow, Nyssa is usually in their face snarling. This may have been influenced Shadow's behavior in favoring Maya. The female dominance role can go back and forth and may not be settled until they reach maturity between 19 and 24 months.