shadow – Mar 16, 2009 12:00 AM

As a friend of mine recently wrote, this week's photo for Shadow doesn't fit with my constant comments that Shadow is a great pack leader, but even the great ones need a break once in a while. Between Grizzer and Malik's issues, the pups and their relentless wrestling and active submission, and Maya's obsessive stalking and ambushing Aidan, Shadow looks like he needs a break. The 1993 litter was retired in the fall of their 9th year, and Shadow and Malik will be 9 in May. It will be an interesting year to see if we can extend the life of these older animals in the main exhibit. After the spring Working for Wolves program, the retired pack will be ready for new residents.