shadow – Mar 10, 2008 12:00 AM

Shadow did some bark howling for a special group from the Minnesota Zoo on Saturday. This was one of the only Behind the Scenes groups allowed this winter, and certainly reinforces our decision to restrict these during the winter months. The Minnesota Zoo program is a very special relationship for us, as another professional organization, we encourage exchange of ideas and programs. My thanks to those participants that participated in this program and their understanding as to why people needed to be moved back inside the building as Shadow began bark howling. The bark howling behavior is a way of warning strangers (wolves in the wild, humans in captivity).. to stay out of his territory. It is a great behavior for a dominant wolf to protect his pack.