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whar-wolf: fun facts
Here
are some fun and interesting facts about Wolves and Hybrid Wolves:
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Most
wolf and wolf mixes can assess humans by their body language and scent. Eye contact is also important when trying to communicate with these
animals. Too much can create tension and not enough shows weakness.
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Captive
born female Wolves and Hybrid Wolves will dig a den in captivity
with any and all offspring helping regardless of the female being
pregnant or sterilized.
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Most
Wolves and Hybrid Wolves can sense sickness and disease in humans. Everything from the common cold to major diseases.
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Most
Wolves and Hybrid Wolves howl frequently. The reason for this has
never been completely figured out. Some say it's a release of energy,
others an emotional expression, and others a communication method.
Regardless of the true reason, there is nothing like being surrounded by
a chorus of howling animals.
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Wolves
and Hybrid Wolves are very territorial. Any property within their
sight range, is thought to be their own. Scent marking happens
automatically both from males and females. Most animals try to mark the
property every few feet and frequently each week. Most males will
automatically mark after their females.
- In a wild wolf pack, an omega has
the important role of ensighting play and diffusing tension. The
middle of beta role is that of the scout and second in command. While
the Alpha male and female are in charge of initiating the hunts and
reproduction of pups.
- Most Wolf pups are born with blue/gray eyes that later turn yellow, amber, yellow-green, yellow-brown, or even brown, but never black.