E-Xhibition - A grizzly confrontation
Bears and wolves often share the same territory and encounters between the two mega-fauna are infrequent, but not unusual. Deep in the mountains of northern USA, a grizzly feeds on the carcass of an elk, frozen in the snow. Unbeknown to the bear, one of America's most powerful predators, a pack of grey wolves are running a routine surveillance of their territory and the inevitable confrontation occurs. At first, the bear defends the carcass, which could be its last major meal before spring. But the wolves are equally determined and take comfort in the strength of the pack. One on one, the bear would prevail but against the pack, the odds are stacked more evenly. The outcome is no foregone conclusion. The question is, which of these two great predator species will prevail?
The alpha wolf reveals his intent ...
Like bears, wolves have powerful jaws. The long canines are ideal for puncturing skin and the incisors act to form a vice-like grip. In confrontations such as this, bearing of the teeth, together with the folded-back ears and raised heckles, is the strongest signal of aggressive intent that the wolf can show. From this point, either one party of the other will retreat or tactile confrontation will ensue.