Sleeping Close

We have started placing straw in all densites and in the front of the Exhibit for Luna to have a comfortable spot to rest. Aidan also seems to appreciate the straw and this week’s Youtube shows them both resting together (that is, after Luna stopped biting Aidan in the neck). Sleeping distance is one of those behaviors that we monitor that may indicate pair bonding between individuals. Luna still wrestles and jaw spars with Boltz as a pup mate, but she is often sitting or resting near Aidan. Literature from wild wolves indicates this sleeping distance continues to get closer as the natural breeding season occurs. All wolves are spayed and neutered here to reduce reproduction, but they still pair bond.