Fang Ye drew the popularity value and, to his delight, obtained a bottle of spirit water. However, the most significant gain was the knowledge of "Animal Behavior Management."
Fang Ye couldn't help but think, "Little Baihu is truly my lucky star! Maybe I should name him Wangcai."
He contemplated the name jokingly but knew that naming the adorable little white tiger Wangcai would surely invite criticism from the netizens.
"By the way, let's see what names the netizens have come up with for Xiao Baihu!"
Fang Ye eagerly scrolled through the messages in the live broadcast room. He had earlier promised that netizens who participated in naming the tiger would have a chance to receive mysterious rewards, which, in reality, were tiger puppets.
Fang Ye gave himself a mental pat on the back for his resourceful idea.
The enthusiasm of the netizens exceeded Fang Ye's expectations, with dozens of pages filled with a wide array of name suggestions. The names ranged from grand and heroic to humorous and overly extravagant. Some even included lengthy explanations.
However, zoos usually prefer simple and easily memorable names for their animals. Complexity is discouraged, and names like Xuan, Zi, Hao, and Han are often considered too fancy.
On the other hand, overly plain names like Iron Egg, Wangcai, and Wealth don't fit the majesty of a tiger. Finding the right balance was crucial.
Fang Ye continued to browse the suggestions, finding a few names he thought were promising. These included names like White Sugar, Cream, Egg Rolls, Cold Skin, Glutinous Rice, Yogurt, and Sorbet.
He was caught in a dilemma, unsure of which name to choose. After much contemplation, he settled on Sorbet.
With the naming issue resolved, Fang Ye couldn't help but smile. He hummed happily and headed out.
After some thought, he decided to make his way to the wolf enclosure.
The Big Salted Fish, a rubber toy meant for carnivorous animals to grind their teeth on, could be put to good use with the wolves. He had shown a lot of affection for tigers and foxes in the past few days, so it was only fair to give the wolves some attention.
Linhai Zoo housed two gray wolves, the most common type of wolf.
Upon reaching the Wolf Shelter, Fang Ye was met with a quiet and unattended area. No tourists were in sight, leaving two wolves lounging lazily.
Wolves were not particularly popular animals at Linhai Zoo, primarily due to their appearance being too similar to domestic dogs. Additionally, wolves were often associated with negative stereotypes in stories and folklore.
Fang Ye greeted the two wolves, Heitan and Xiaoyu. Heitan was a male wolf with black fur, while Xiaoyu, a female, had light gray fur on her back and white cheeks, neck, and belly.
As Fang Ye approached, Heitan's triangular ears perked up, attuned to the sound of his arrival. The wolf got up and walked to the metal enclosure, pressing his forehead against the grid and curiously examining Fang Ye.
Xiaoyu also rose and walked over to join Heitan at the edge of the enclosure, where the two wolves stood side by side. Heitan's amber eyes were alert, and his large tail swayed gently.
Heitan had a more circular gaze compared to regular wolves, giving him a somewhat wide-eyed, friendly, and even happy appearance.
Fang Ye assumed the wolves pondered deep philosophical questions, such as their next meal and their place in the world. These were questions that wolves, like many animals, might be preoccupied with.
The two wolves had keen hunting instincts, and their eyes reflected their sharp focus on prey. However, these perceptions were the result of human biases and misunderstandings about the species.
Fang Ye noticed that Heitan and Xiaoyu had different fur colors and distinct body sizes. Heitan was taller and more muscular, while Xiaoyu was a bit smaller and lighter.
Unperturbed by the presence of a visitor, Xiaoyu didn't linger and instead jogged off to a different part of the enclosure to play. Wolves had a limited range of activities in their enclosures, and running was one of the few ways they could exercise.
Wolves had slender limbs ideal for running at high speeds, and their trotting was light and graceful.
Heitan observed Fang Ye and then followed Xiaoyu, appearing slightly uncertain about how to proceed.
Fang Ye greeted the wolves with a smile, acknowledging, "Hey, Heitan, Xiaoyu!"
Heitan, alert to the sound of his name, turned to face Fang Ye with curiosity and delight. Xiaoyu, on the other hand, was more interested in playing and promptly continued her playful trot.
As Heitan moved closer to the enclosure, Xiaoyu returned to his side, and the two wolves began their interaction.
Xiaoyu and Heitan stood side by side, their bodies indicating the difference in size and strength. However, Xiaoyu wasn't shy about asserting herself, playfully pushing Heitan away.
Fang Ye chuckled at their interactions. Heitan, in particular, seemed to be enjoying the company and attention.
Suddenly, Fang Ye had an idea. He decided to give the wolves the Big Salted Fish, a toy meant for carnivorous animals to grind their teeth on. It was an unconventional choice, but he believed it would provide them with some entertainment.
He threw the Big Salted Fish into the enclosure, and the two wolves immediately showed interest.