shadow – May 21, 2006 12:00 AM

This log was written by Cathy Jents from the Working for Wolves Weekend. The May Working for Wolves program provided the participants an opportunity to experience first hand the role of a dominant wolf. Shadow displayed excellent leadership behaviors. At our first meeting participants met the wolf pack at the fence and Shadow started a protective wolf/bark howl which the other wolves joined in. Shadow then did a distinctive sharp bark which got the attention of the other wolves and they stopped howling. It is known that these leadership behaviors and respect from the pack increases wild wolf survival. When visiting the center, you may encounter Shadow howling in a shy, nervous fashion, however, this behavior is presented to protect and care for his pack.