Humans have evolved to become nature's ultimate predator, but when it comes to other formidable creatures, we don't always feel as intimidated as we should. If you've ever heard or read the popular ...

With its enchanting eyes, powerful jaws, acute senses and haunting howls, the gray wolf (Canis lupus) — the largest member of the dog family — is a wilderness icon. Once the most widespread mammal on ...

This time of year, the sound of a wolf howl piercing the night can really send shivers up your spine. But that call of the wild isn’t meant to scare you; it’s actually a message to other wolves.

In movies and literature, a wolf’s haunting howl can signify danger or untamed nature. In real life, researchers in ...