Wolves howl for many of the same reasons that other species use vocalizations: to warn others about predators, to defend their territories, and to find mates. There are a number of factors that can ...

A wolf’s howl is one of the most iconic sounds of nature, yet biologists aren’t sure why the animals do it. They’re not even sure if wolves howl voluntarily or if it’s some sort of reflex, perhaps ...

The ominous howl of the wolf has long been a source of fear and fascination for mankind. But new research shows they are not so different from people – for every wolf has its own distinct voice. By ...

Halfway through a description of tribal canoes resembling minivans, the residents of Wolf Haven must have had heard enough. That's when they began to howl. When one wolf started emitting its eerie ...

The eerie howls of wolves, the soundtrack of countless horror movies, could be a key to the way human sounds have developed, say scientists. Cambridge University academics have been listening to one ...

A study that evaluated the reactions of dogs to wolf howls has found conclusive evidence that some breeds were more likely to reply with their own howls than others. Wolves typically use howls for ...