Zhang took a glove from his pocket, put it on, and took out a sheep leg from the box. He said to the visitors, "After making your way around, you should have observed quite a bit of the wolf pack's behavior. You may have noticed that wolves are animals with a strict social structure and clear ranks. When they greet each other, the lower-ranking wolves must tuck their tails to show their respect."
"So, when it comes to feeding, what behavior would you expect based on their status? Next, I will throw this sheep leg into the exhibition area, and you can all observe closely."
"Here, I must especially remind everyone that the animals' food is carefully prepared by us. Please do not feed them on your own. Last weekend, one of the older macaques in our macaque exhibition area nearly died after eating chips fed by a visitor, who has since been blacklisted by our zoo."
Although it was the chips that made White Brow feel ill and almost got him killed by Black Claws, there is a causal relationship between the two incidents, so it's not wrong to say so.
The visitors were shocked and indignant when they heard this, exclaiming, "No way, did that really happen?"
An elderly man said sternly, thumping his chest in assurance, "Rest assured, comrade animal keeper. I have visited here many times, and I know that feeding the animals is not good. We are people with standards!"
Visitors who were coming to Linhai Zoo for the first time and unaware of the rules felt a little embarrassed. They were secretly relieved that they had seen the food disposal bin at the zoo entrance and had dumped the food they had originally planned to feed to the animals. They were glad they hadn't done such a thing; otherwise, being blacklisted would have been embarrassing.
Zhuang Xiaobai felt a new appreciation for Linhai Zoo in her heart. In past zoos, she had seen animals waiting expectantly at the edge of their enclosures for visitors to throw food, which didn't look anything like how wild animals should behave.
Zhang finished admonishing the visitors and said, "Okay, I'm going to throw the sheep leg in now! Please step back a little, or it might land under the tower, which would be inconvenient for observation."
If it were to land under the tower, visitors would have to lean out from the tower and bend forward to see, which would not only be inconvenient but dangerous as well. What if someone accidentally got pushed and fell?
The visitors obediently made way, as Zhang lifted the sheep leg behind him and took a wide stance, his gaze concentrated.
He took a deep breath as if he were a barbarian about to throw a boomerang!
Whoosh~
Zhang observed its fur and behavior, saying, "This wolf is called Black Back! Our wolves are now divided into two parts: one is the original pair, Charcoal and Mizzle, who are adult wolves, strong and robust. Some of the newly introduced wolves are plotting to join them, subtly forming a faction. Others still wander outside, without the intention to join.
"Take Black Back, for example, who is quite a character among the young wolves. He isn't very keen on joining them. Now that he has grabbed the sheep's leg, it seems like he wants to take it away and enjoy it in secrecy!"
Other wolves started running while he was explaining!
The fastest was Charcoal, whose eyes sparkled with excitement. He bared his teeth, his large tongue unrestrainedly flapping around his mouth as he leaped over rocks and logs with incredible swiftness, bringing gusts of wind with every bound!
Panting loudly!
Where was the meat! Where was it!
He had been the farthest away by the waterfall, but upon hearing the whistle, without any thought or hesitation, he ran over at top speed.
Seeing that a wolf had already snagged the sheep's leg, his eyes immediately flashed fiercely, and he showed his sharp teeth as he charged towards Black Back!
Black Back, upon seeing Charcoal's ferocious demeanor, had all the hair on his back stand on end.
Over these days of living together, the wolves in the wolf exhibit had come to know and familiarize themselves with one another quite a bit.
Without a doubt, Charcoal and Mizzle were the top dogs. Black Back felt he was no match for them. He quickly let go of the sheep's leg, lowered his head while showing his teeth, backed away, and tucked his tail between his legs, emitting a sharp bark!
His posture was tough but with an undertone of submission, somewhat reminiscent of a small-time thug in a martial arts novel, who, upon losing a fight, would bluster something like, "The green hills do not change, the green waters flow forever. Let's stop here for today; next time we meet, you'll see what's coming to you!"
You can't truly let the other think you're a fish on the chopping block, utterly powerless.
Charcoal placed one paw on the sheep's leg to claim it, his back fur also bristling, while he glared at Black Back with a menacing look, letting out a rumbling growl as if to say, "Scram! This sheep's leg is mine!"