shadow – Jun 1, 2009 12:00 AM

Shadow continues to show all the signs of a strong dominant leader. He is confident when there are interactions among the subordinates, he is sought out by the yearlings, who clearly show submissive posture to him. He lets the yearlings know their place, and he guards the pack from the perceived threat, the temporary new entrance door while the Center Exhibit is under construction. We look to Shadow to give us signs that the behavior we are seeing between Malik and Grizzer is becoming a problem. So far, Shadow responds with no anxiety, or increased dominance towards either. This helps keep the yearlings calm and out of the mix. It is a good thing that the yearlings take their lead from the dominant male.