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As wolf pups at the International Wolf Center enter their socialization period, they are gradually introduced to various sights, sounds, and objects they may encounter in the Exhibit Pack. This process, known as conditioning, involves gently familiarizing them with new stimuli until those stimuli are no longer perceived as novel. The goal is to ensure that the pups live as relaxed a life as possible while in our care. At one month old, Cedar and Rowan were introduced to the sights and smells of

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Wrestling is a behavior observed during social and dominant interactions between wolves. It is described as a moment where a wolf grapples with another to throw that wolf off balance or to the ground. This is a common behavior seen in juveniles. In this clip, Cedar and Rowan are approximately a month old. In the heat of summer, their wrestling consisted of lying down while grabbing each other's ears and jaw sparring. Rieka and Grayson follow up with a highly social interaction as they pounce, pl

This video showcases the behavior of "investigate," as highlighted in the International Wolf Center's ethogram. Investigation is important for wolves as they take in their surroundings, but it's especially crucial for pups. When we welcomed the pups to the Center, they lived inside 24/7; now, they spend all day outside in the pup yard, allowing them to become familiar with their surroundings and the different objects they'll encounter regularly, as they prepare for their full outdoor experience

When interpreting wolf behavior, paying attention to tail positions can reveal how a wolf feels in various situations. In today's ethogram video, Abby, our assistant wolf curator, explains the different tail positions and their meanings in different situations. #wolves #wolf #wolfwednesday #wolfbiology #wolffacts | International Wolf Center