shadow – Jun 19, 2006 12:00 AM

This week's photo is one you don't see too often from Shadow. Being the alpha male of the pack, his body language projects that of a dominant wolf. Rolling over to expose the inguinal area is one form of submission, and is one of the most vulnerable positions a wolf can be in. However, in this photo, he is shown scent-rolling. Scent rolling is a means of communication, and in the wild, it is a way for wolves to bring the scent of something back to the rest of the pack.