shadow – Mar 4, 2011 12:00 AM

Shadow has been howling a low throaty howl to Aidan, sometimes joined by Denali. Grizzer and Malik don't join in. It is different than any other howl heard in the pack and it clearly means something to the wolves, unfortunately, we can only observe and interpret our observations. Other than the howling, Shadow is very socially interactive and showing no other behavioral traits in response to the pack dynamics change. He does watch Grizzer when Grizzer approaches the gate that faces retirement, but shows no dominance towards Grizzer. Grizzer is very submissive, pawing at the snow at the edge of the gate, which peaks Shadow's interest, but doesn't stimulate any other behavioral response.