Howls, Kisses, and Growls Gestures of Intimacy and Enthusiasm for Wolves

Wolf greeting behavior involves tailwagging, muzzle licking, tail tucking, + varied vocalizations all gestures of intimacy and enthusiasm that reaffirm the unique emotional bonds that shape the foundation of the family. For wolves, it s all about family. Zephyr and Nikai are captiveborn gray wolves at the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, in South Salem, NY. They are two of the three ambassador wolves at the WCC that help teach the public about wolves and their vital role in the environment. If you want to watch Zephyr, Alawa, Nikai or the WCC s critically endangered Mexican gray wolves or red wolves in live time, visit our live wolf webcams at If you see something cool, let us know For more information about wolves and the WCC s participation in wolf recovery, please visit our website at and follow us on Facebook and twitter and Instagram (www