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Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment.View full profile Rachael has a degree in Zoology ...

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 ...

Howling is a behavior tied to a dog’s wild, ancestral instincts. According to Veterinary Centers of America Animal Hospitals, wild wolves, ancestors of domesticated dogs, howled to announce their ...