New research on why wolves howl
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Last August: A new study published in Current Biology examined captive wolves to learn more about what they mean when they howl. Howling communicates information about social status rather than stress. It helps pack leaders stay in touch with their members when separated. Howling is at least somewhat voluntary. See the BBC summary, or the article itself.
Source
Melissa Hogenboom, "Howling wolves gives clue to top dog." 2013-08-22. BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23767354
Francesco Mazzini, Simon W. Townsend, Zsófia Virányi, and Friederike Range. "Wolf Howling Is Mediated by Relationship Quality Rather Than Underlying Emotional Stress." Current Biology 2013-08-22. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2013.06.066 http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822(13)00823-3?script=true
Last August: A new study published in Current Biology examined captive wolves to learn more about what they mean when they howl. Howling communicates information about social status rather than stress. It helps pack leaders stay in touch with their members when separated. Howling is at least somewhat voluntary. See the BBC summary, or the article itself.
Source
Melissa Hogenboom, "Howling wolves gives clue to top dog." 2013-08-22. BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23767354
Francesco Mazzini, Simon W. Townsend, Zsófia Virányi, and Friederike Range. "Wolf Howling Is Mediated by Relationship Quality Rather Than Underlying Emotional Stress." Current Biology 2013-08-22. doi:10.1016/j.cub.2013.06.066 http://www.cell.com/current-biology/abstract/S0960-9822(13)00823-3?script=true
