As a young and curious creature, Beta exhibited a natural inclination to explore her surroundings, which led her to investigate the humans living near Owen's property in Sierra Nevada. Having been trained by her mother to survive and hunt, Beta displayed a healthy wariness of humans, a common trait among many species
Interestingly, Beta was able to form a connection with Maisie Lockwood, possibly due to their shared experience of being the product of asexual reproduction. This connection seemed to have a calming effect on Beta, similar to how her mother would respond to Owen's presence
When confronted by the group of Owen, Maisie, and Dr. Grant, Beta's behavior shifted to a more defensive posture. She attempted to intimidate the humans by roaring and even charging at them, likely due to their larger size and unfamiliar presence. However, Maisie's approach of making direct eye contact appeared to have a soothing effect on Beta
It's worth noting that Beta's subsequent attempt to attack Dr. Grant, the eldest of the three humans, may have been influenced by a perceived vulnerability or a lack of familiarity with him, compared to the other two individuals. This selective aggression suggests that Beta was capable of assessing potential threats and adjusting her behavior accordingly
Beta, under the guidance of her mother, demonstrates her developing hunting skills by successfully stalking and attempting to capture a rabbit. Although the rabbit is subsequently killed by a wolf, Beta's mother seizes this opportunity to teach her daughter a critical survival skill: predation of a potential competitor. With her mother's encouragement, Beta boldly charges at full speed, exhibiting a swift and efficient hunting behavior, and successfully takes down the wolf without hesitation or difficulty. This experience suggests Beta's rapid development of hunting proficiency and her ability to adapt to changing situations, a crucial aspect of predator behavior
