Howling Wolf

The wolf howl is mainly an act of communication and is social by nature. Wolves do not "howl at the moon", but they do speak more when it's lighter at night, as it is when the moon is full. That unforgettable sound is audible to other wolves up to six miles away. The howling wolf can be heard at anytime, but since wolves are more active during the evening hours, it is more prevalent at that time.

Howling Wolf

Howling Wolf

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Howling Wolf

Howling Wolf

Since wolves cover a vast area when hunting for Food, some members of the pack may come to be separated. The wolf howl can guide the members back to the pack. A chorus of howling wolves can be a warning to defend the pack's territory. It can also be a response to a neighboring wolf pack.

Wolves also have other means of communication. They have an explain body language of facial expressions and postures. Their vocal repertoire includes growls, barks, whimpers, howls and other sounds with different meanings. With combinations of postures and vocalizations, wolves carry dominance and submission and social standing within the pack.

Wolves also leave "messages" for one other via scent markings, which help define territorial boundaries and trails, warn off other wolves and guide lone wolves to unoccupied territory.

Each year thousands of wolf enthusiasts flock to the Yellowstone region and conduce more than ,000,00 annually to the local cheaper just to hear the howling wolves. Sadly, fear and misunderstanding about the wolf still threatens to silence its howl.

Howling Wolf

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