Observation of a Sentinel and Guide in the Wild

I have this crazy impression of Senad as a bunch of biologists viewing films of
our "subjects" taken in the wild citing examples of their behavior.

Example:  Senad viewing the confrontation in Blair's office at Rainier

First Scientist:  "Notice the  larger male approach the smaller male in a show
of dominance  as he picks up the smaller male and thrusts him against the
wall"

Second Scientist:  "The smaller male maintains eye and pelvic contact refusing
to assume the beta male role."

First Scientist:  "The larger male in a effort to maintain his alpha stance
retreats."

Second Scientist  "The smaller male sensing a need within the larger male
follows"

First Scientist   "The larger male is incapacitated by a sensory weakness, the
very need recognized by the smaller male.  The smaller male leaps to the
defense of the larger male and assumes the alpha position."
 

See what I mean?

May 11, 2001