shadow – Jul 25, 2013 12:00 AM

Written by Ethology Participant: Sarah Prusha<br> Upon seeing the two two retiree Arctics took my breath away. Aspects of Shadows behavior gives a clue to the dominant leader he once was. He spends time on top of the den, watching. The first day of meeting, he took the high vantage point of the den and howled. He was asserting himself, letting strangers know he was still ready to defend his territory. He investigated new beings to his area. As Malik would urinate, Shadow was very soon marking over. As I watch him now, he seems to exude a quiet confidence an insight to the dominate leader he once was.To study the complex social behavior of these animals has made a significant impact on me. Education is the key and Shadow has educated me as well.