The cry of the wolf
Wolves are the singers of the forest. The song of the wolf is actually the wolves communicating with one another. Though the howling may sound sad wolves love to howl and it is normally a joyous sound. There are many different reasons for a wolf to howl. Sometimes they will howl to regroup the pack, other times it is to warn others of danger.
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www.wolfsongalaska.org/wolf_why_howl.html
The wolf and dog connection
Dogs are descendents of wolves. Dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans. A dog of the same weight as a wolf will have a head that is 20 percent smaller. Dogs and wolves bark for some of the same reasons. While visual communication is important among wolves it is believed to be less relied on by dogs. Always remember you can't teach an old dog new tricks any you shouldn't teach a wolf any tricks.
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www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wolves/wolfdog.html
Wolf pups
A wolf pup is born blind and deaf. They are born in what is called a den, which protects them from weather and predators. The entire park takes care of the pups. A litter of pups is normally 4-6 pups.
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www.wolfcountry.net/information/WolfPup.html
The Pack
Wolves live in groups called packs. An average pack consists of about 8 members. Some packs reach numbers as high as 20. Maybe you've heard of a lone wolf. Well this is how packs often form. One wolf will leave a pack then find a mate to form its own pack. Each pack has a hierarchy in place. Every pack has its own territory for hunting and will defend it.
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www.geocities.com/timber-wp/wolfpacks.html