shadow – Apr 10, 2007 12:00 AM

One event that happened this week is the launching of the Center’s new Web cam that features a view from the top of the den. The den top is a favorite resting spot for wolves during the winter months. The cooler temperatures inside the den make it a favorite during the summer months, and we often have wolves lying in the doorway of the den when the temperatures increase. We would like to acknowledge one of our members, Johanna Goering, for donating this new camera and the resources necessary for bringing it to our website. Our plan is switch the retired pack camera to the Center’s website and, after fundraising efforts, get a camera that can follow the activities of the new pups in 2008 and thereafter reside in the Exhibit Pack. As we move through this transition, you can still find the existing webcams hosted by www.elyminnesota.com. In this week’s video, you see Shadow show food defense threat display when Grizzer and Maya approach. He’s not too serious with the follow through, but the low wagging tail of Grizzer acknowledges Shadow’s dominance in this situation. Shadow is starting to show some of that spring/summer social behavior, pawing at the left over carcass and doing a small spring hop. It’s not uncommon for wolves to throw pieces of hide or bones in the air, catching them or inviting other wolves to interact.