Exploring the Complexities of Wolf Behavior and Misconceptions

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The chapter delves into the behavior of wolves within a pack structure, debunking myths around lone wolves and alpha roles. It discusses the challenges of identifying wolf hybrids and explores the influence of popular culture on perceptions of wolves. The conversation also touches on the unique communication methods of wolves, particularly focusing on their howling behaviors.

Wolf howls, wolf packs, wolf pups and more! As the holiday Wolfenoot approaches, lupinologist and Princeton professor Dr. Brigette vonHoldt sits down to talk about her research looking at everything from wolf populations to modern dog behavior, canine family dynamics, Game of Thrones direwolves, Yellowstone wolfies, the ecological impact of predators, if wolves howl at the moon, myths and truths about alphas, the wolf movie she refuses to see, how dog and human genetics are similar, and how you can help our lupine friends. Also: how social media is howling for humans.

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