Nightshade

Yang observed Nightshade carefully and made sure that he stayed focused on scents and landmarks, but it was really hard when everything that was just a few steps away from the den was unknown

Yang was serious as they explained that even the best hiding spot won't save your life if you reveal yourself too soon. Nightshade learned how to limit body movement and noise in dangerous situations

Nightshade waited patiently for the right moment while observing a mouse, and he caught it in one smooth movement. With his skills improving that quickly, Yang could already see Nightshade's future as a mighty hunter

Nightshade had a hard time distinguishing between nearly identical berries. In his opinion it was impossible to make such a decision as quickly as Yang wanted, but he explained that paying attention to detail was a must for an herbalist

With Yang overseeing the ordeal, Nightshade had to organize, coordinate and help the group move an entire fallen log out of the den. Tiny pups lack the strength on their own, but cooperating as a team can get things done!

Today, Yang put a toy near a guarding adult packmate. Nightshade was required to ambush the wolf using the den's familiar terrain with only a few suggestions from Yang - an important lesson to take advantage of the surrounding land and what it has to offe