Post by Sterling on Mar 22, 2019 10:37:34 GMT
When entering a clearing as a new wolf, it's important to remember that you're a new wolf to a family. They will be curious of your arrival, so be sure to express submission by keeping your posture lower than the wolf who approaches you--especially if they are Beta or Alpha.
Doing this is a sign of respect, and you will be accepted after a few sniffs and approval of following our rules. After a few visits, chances are you won't need to be greeted by a stranger, but be greeted as a friend.
Wolf Actions
(Written by Fairlight, former DawnRunner)
Pounces are a playful way of showing affection. It is much like play-tackling another wolf.
Nuzzles are a way of showing affection amongst wolves. When wolves brush their muzzles together they are nuzzling.
Snorks are when a wolf snort/hack's in another wolf's ear. It's usually a way of teasing and is used by higher ranked wolves.
Snuffles are when a wolf sniffs into the fur of another wolf, nosing into their fur.
Slurps and licks are affectionate actions. They can be considered wolf kisses or they can just be a way to show a friend or family member that you care about them.
Tail wags indicate that a wolf is happy. Higher ranked wolves' tails should be kept higher, while lower ranked wolves (pack members and pups) should keep their tails low. The position of the tail also tells the other wolves what kind of mood the wolf is in. A tail that is kept high means the wolf is confident, but when the tail is between their legs it usually means they are frightened. When a wolf is relaxed, its tail is kept in the normal position, which is down.
The position of the ears is similar to the position of the tail. Alphas hold their ears high while lower ranked wolves usually have their ears lowered or pinned back, especially when they approach the Alpha wolves. When wolves feel happy, confident, or playful, their ears will always be erect, but when the wolf is feeling cautious or apologetic, it pins its ears back. A wolf also holds its ears high when it wants to threaten another.
Dominant wolves will freely look other animals directly in the eye, this declares and reinforces their superior rank. Lower ranked wolves can not stare at higher ranked wolves or the action will most likely be taken as a rebellious action.
Description Information/Physical Statistics
The wolf has 42 teeth. The back teeth, or carnassial molars, are designed to crush bones and shear meat. A wolf's canine teeth interlock so it can grip and hang on to struggling prey.
The hair of the wolf is shed in the spring and summer and sheds out in sheets unlike most dogs. In the winter, the wolf's tail helps keep the face warm.
Gray wolves can survive on about 2 1/2 pounds of food per wolf per day, but they require about 5 pounds per wolf per day to reproduce successfully. The most a gray wolf can eat in one sitting is about 22.5 pounds. Hunting is not always successful, so their bodies are designed to feast (eat a lot)or famine (eat nothing). Wolves can eat as much as 22 pounds of meat at a time and then may not eat again for many days. Wolves require from one to three quarts of water per day, depending on the size of the animal, the climate, and the moisture content of the prey.
The wolf is very comfortable in the water, and does not hesitate to wade through icy streams or swim across short stretches of lake. Its fur protects the cold water, keeping it from penetrating to the skin. In summer, wolves often bathe in streams to keep cool, and they will readily follow prey into water. Their paws are webbed to help them swim.
Adult female gray wolves in the north-eastern U.S. weigh between 50 and 85 pounds, and adult males between 70 and 110 pounds. Gray wolves are larger in the northwestern U.S., Canada, and Alaska where adult males weigh 85 to 115 pounds and occasionally reach 130 pounds. Adult female red wolves weigh 40 to 75 pounds, while males weigh from 50 to 85 pounds. The average length (tip of nose to tip of tail) of an adult female gray wolf is 4.5 to 6 feet; adult males average 5 to 6.5 feet. The average height (at the shoulder) of a gray wolf is 26 to 32 inches. The average length (tip of nose to tip of tail) of an adult red wolf is 4.5 to 5.5 feet. The average height (at the shoulder) of an adult red wolf is about 26 inches. Wolves Stand between 27 to 31 inches (68 to 78 centimeters) high at the shoulder. Compared to dogs of the same size, wolves' chests are much narrower. Their legs are also longer in proportion to their body weight than are most dogs. Because of its narrower chest, the wolf's left and right foot tracks closer together than the dogs.
Doing this is a sign of respect, and you will be accepted after a few sniffs and approval of following our rules. After a few visits, chances are you won't need to be greeted by a stranger, but be greeted as a friend.
Wolf Actions
(Written by Fairlight, former DawnRunner)
Pounces are a playful way of showing affection. It is much like play-tackling another wolf.
Nuzzles are a way of showing affection amongst wolves. When wolves brush their muzzles together they are nuzzling.
Snorks are when a wolf snort/hack's in another wolf's ear. It's usually a way of teasing and is used by higher ranked wolves.
Snuffles are when a wolf sniffs into the fur of another wolf, nosing into their fur.
Slurps and licks are affectionate actions. They can be considered wolf kisses or they can just be a way to show a friend or family member that you care about them.
Tail wags indicate that a wolf is happy. Higher ranked wolves' tails should be kept higher, while lower ranked wolves (pack members and pups) should keep their tails low. The position of the tail also tells the other wolves what kind of mood the wolf is in. A tail that is kept high means the wolf is confident, but when the tail is between their legs it usually means they are frightened. When a wolf is relaxed, its tail is kept in the normal position, which is down.
The position of the ears is similar to the position of the tail. Alphas hold their ears high while lower ranked wolves usually have their ears lowered or pinned back, especially when they approach the Alpha wolves. When wolves feel happy, confident, or playful, their ears will always be erect, but when the wolf is feeling cautious or apologetic, it pins its ears back. A wolf also holds its ears high when it wants to threaten another.
Dominant wolves will freely look other animals directly in the eye, this declares and reinforces their superior rank. Lower ranked wolves can not stare at higher ranked wolves or the action will most likely be taken as a rebellious action.
Description Information/Physical Statistics
The wolf has 42 teeth. The back teeth, or carnassial molars, are designed to crush bones and shear meat. A wolf's canine teeth interlock so it can grip and hang on to struggling prey.
The hair of the wolf is shed in the spring and summer and sheds out in sheets unlike most dogs. In the winter, the wolf's tail helps keep the face warm.
Gray wolves can survive on about 2 1/2 pounds of food per wolf per day, but they require about 5 pounds per wolf per day to reproduce successfully. The most a gray wolf can eat in one sitting is about 22.5 pounds. Hunting is not always successful, so their bodies are designed to feast (eat a lot)or famine (eat nothing). Wolves can eat as much as 22 pounds of meat at a time and then may not eat again for many days. Wolves require from one to three quarts of water per day, depending on the size of the animal, the climate, and the moisture content of the prey.
The wolf is very comfortable in the water, and does not hesitate to wade through icy streams or swim across short stretches of lake. Its fur protects the cold water, keeping it from penetrating to the skin. In summer, wolves often bathe in streams to keep cool, and they will readily follow prey into water. Their paws are webbed to help them swim.
Adult female gray wolves in the north-eastern U.S. weigh between 50 and 85 pounds, and adult males between 70 and 110 pounds. Gray wolves are larger in the northwestern U.S., Canada, and Alaska where adult males weigh 85 to 115 pounds and occasionally reach 130 pounds. Adult female red wolves weigh 40 to 75 pounds, while males weigh from 50 to 85 pounds. The average length (tip of nose to tip of tail) of an adult female gray wolf is 4.5 to 6 feet; adult males average 5 to 6.5 feet. The average height (at the shoulder) of a gray wolf is 26 to 32 inches. The average length (tip of nose to tip of tail) of an adult red wolf is 4.5 to 5.5 feet. The average height (at the shoulder) of an adult red wolf is about 26 inches. Wolves Stand between 27 to 31 inches (68 to 78 centimeters) high at the shoulder. Compared to dogs of the same size, wolves' chests are much narrower. Their legs are also longer in proportion to their body weight than are most dogs. Because of its narrower chest, the wolf's left and right foot tracks closer together than the dogs.
