Contrary to what most people believe, wolves do not howl at the moon. You will hear them more during a full moon but if you listen, you ll hear more of everything there s more activity during a full moon. Wolves will howl anytime and anywhere, if the mood suits them. They howl to assemble the pack, locate other pack members who may be on a solo hunt or to let rival packs know where the boundaries are. Sometimes, they howl just because it feels good.
Wolves also emit a low, short bark to signal danger or to challenge a stranger.
During ritual enactments of dominance there is a profound amount of growling and showing of teeth. Mothers make high pitched squeaks to round up the pups and will occasionally emit a soft whimpering sound to soothe and reassure them that everything is all right. Wolves can regulate their body temperature independently, keeping the tissues on the pads of their feet at just above freezing in winter this allows them to tromp through icy creeks for miles with no discomfort whatsoever. Wolves have 1500 lbs. Contrary to popular belief, wolves rarely attack from behind.