Dominance, Food/Predatory
Staring intently at another wolf in preparation for a surprise attack. The ambushing wolf is usually in a sphinx posture but occasionally will initiate an ambush from a standing position.
The wolf ethogram behavior cards are listed in alphabetical order on every page. Each card includes a photo demonstrating the behavior, its name, and the code or abbreviation on the front. Hover your mouse over the picture to “flip” the card to see the back and learn about the behavior category and definition.
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