shadow – Jan 14, 2002 12:00 AM

Part I of a several part discussion summarizing current pack dynamics: Lakota continues to do well staying near the den hole in the upper enclosure, but is reluctant to come to the front of the exhibit when Shadow and Malik are active. Malik and Shadow are drawn into the pack holding area daily for Chlomipramine and Vitamins. Several days a week, we extend their daily stay in holding to allow Lakota freedom of movement throughout the enclosure. Since they were raised in the pack holding area, they seem very comfortable with their time away from the pack. Also, the Chlomipramine use on the yearlings has decreased their obsession with Lakota and the pack behavioral dynamics are much more relaxed than earlier in December. With the yearlings less obsessed over dominating Lakota, they seem to be involved in more pack play behavior with the alphas, Mackenzie and Lucas.