Wolves use a variety of vocalizations to communicate with pack-mates and other wolves. Barking is used as an alarm, alerting pack members of potential danger. Along with a bark-howl, barking can also be a display of aggression in defense of their pack and/or territory. This short clip of one of our wolves captures this barking/bark-howl behavior! | Wildlife Science Center

If you've ever been around dogs, you may have noticed that they bark. Barking is a behavior inherited from their wolf ancestors many generations ago; however, it carries a slightly different meaning for wolves. A dog might bark when they are anxious or excited during play, while wolves typically bark only when they feel threatened. For wolves, barking serves as an alarm signal to alert the rest of the pack to potential danger. This barking is often accompanied by howling, known as a bark howl, w