Their feet and legs almost appear to be exaggerated, large and long. Welch then drew applause as he demonstrated his ability to howl. He howled as an adult, a pup and a yearling. Urination marks and scat provide researchers with information about wolves. For example, only the alpha animals raise their legs to urinate, subordinates squat.
Urination is used to mark the perimeter of a pack's territory.
Scat reveals the animal's diet. In Wisconsin, the primary prey of the wolf is the whitetail deer a fact which made it the target of much prejudice. In spring, beaver on land become a part of the wolf diet. Snowshoe hare are also important prey. Contrary to popular opinion, wolves could not subsist on mice.