Dominance, Food/Predatory, Social
The tail is held high above the plane of the back; this indicates the highest confidence and/or can be part of a display of intense dominance or excitement.
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.
The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.