Wolf Role-play Information

I have taken everything I know and found about wolf role-play and made one group so all can get a better understanding. I hope this help everyone to make their role-play more fun and entertaining.

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Wolves use body language (the way the present themselves) to communicate, this way another wolf will know exactly what they are thinking. For example when a kill is made the two alpha wolves eat first, a lower ranking wolf will come in lowering it body, ears laid back.It is, in effect asking for permission to feed. They also use a varity of sounds to show their moods.

Here are some other examples of Sounds and Body postures:

Sounds

*Bark - Loud welcoming gesture. Can be playful, serious or even chastising.

*Chuff - Soft, under the breath bark. Playful but mostly affectionate.

*Yip/Yap - High Pitched bark common to puppies.

*Woof - Low, deep bark common to older wolves.

*Murr - Romantic sound between mates. Likened to a purr.

*Griggle - Distinct wolf laughter, a mix of a giggle and a non-threatening growl.

*Whimper - Sad, high pitched sound. Often in pain.

*Whine - Fearful or sad gesture. Also a sign of submission.

*Yelp - Short high pitched whine of shock or pain.

*Yawn - Sounds a bit like an elongated growl.

*Growl - Infamous sound, usually shows anger or dominance. Threatening but can also be used playfully

*Snarl - Extremely angry and threatening growl, throaty and final.

*Howl - Continuous echo. Used to call wolves together and communicate over long distances, howling is a bonding sound, somtimes accompanying a kill, it is a sound that is often used to strengthen bonds within the pack

Actions

*Pad - Slow walk. Named for the pads of a wolf's paw.

*Pounce - Playful gesture of bouncing toward another wolf, often landing with front legs bended.

*Tackle - Typical result of pouncing. Jumping on another to playfully (or angrily) take them down.

*Sniff - A normal greeting and way of gaining more information about a wolf.

*Nuzzle - Affectionate gesture of greeting, respect and affection

*Lick - Affectionate gesture between relations.

*Slurp - Affectionate, lengthy lick that leaves LOTS of slobber.

*Nibble - Playful gesture of chewing on another wolf. Usually ears, tail or paws.

*Chase - Playful or angry gesture. Also done during hunting.

*Hunt - A survival act. The circle of life, the food chain. Hunting and killing an animal for food.

*Tail Wag - One of many tail positions described below. Friendly and welcoming.

Postures - Tail

*Tail held high in the air indicates the wolf is the dominant wolf, most likely an alpha.

*Stiff horizontal tail indicates that the wolf is going to attack, is hunting, is angry or is annoyed.

*A wagging tail indicates that the wolf is relaxed and even happy.

*A half drooped tail indicates the wolf is relatively relaxed.

*Fully dropped tails show that the wolf is even more relaxed, very calm.

*A half tucked tail comes with a partially arched back. Submission and humility to another.

*A fully tucked tail comes with highly arched back and shows extreme fear.

Tail Position and Description:

1-The tail is held erect and high. This signifies a leadership role. The alpha male and the alpha female are the ones that normally hold their tail in this position. This is also a sign of confidence.

2-Attack arousal. The wolf is not sure what is going to happen, but is taking a posture that can be either offensive or defensive. This is a "ready for aggression" posture.

3-Imposing attitude with sideways brushing. The wolf holding its tail like this is a confident animal.

4-Normal tail position. This is a common tail position when the wolf is eating or observing. It shows interest in something.

5-Very relaxed position. This occurs in a situation when there is no social pressure.

6-Submissive position. This position indicates to other wolves that no aggressive behavior is fourth coming.

7-An extreme sign of submission and/or fear.

Postures - Body

*Body low/crouching is a sign of sneakiness and is common during hunting and attacking.

*Body tight and turned with a snarl is used when a wolf is defensive or feeling threatened.

*Laying on the ground, underbelly exposed indicated passive submission.

*Body low to the ground, head kept below another wolf's shows active submission.

*Body relaxed and running is just playful. Body tight, tail tucked while running shows fear.

*Front legs bent, rear body still in the air shows playfulness and often an impending pounce.

*Front of body extended but tail tucked and back arched shows fear and aggressiveness at once.

~ I Am Wolf ~

I am wolf, I am one of a kind
I have been here since ancient time
Wakan Tanka Blesses me to be
My kind will always run wild and free

It is my nature to avoid you, I am human shy
You hunt me from helicopters across the sky
Then you shoot at me as I try to flee ... Why?
Why does your kind wish my species to die?
We wolves run together in a family pack
Always guarding ourselves against attack
I do not attack your home or farm
I only attack when you intend wolf harm

Wolf has no markets or stores for food supply
We hunt the forests and where open fields lie
You speak and spread your untrue words
That we attack your live stock and herds
Why does man wish to kill wolf by his lying?
We only take lives of old, weak and already dying
You hunt and kill for sport and greed
We only hunt when our families have need

You place animal head trophies upon your wall
to make your egos walk vain and tall
Wolf needs no trophies for others to see
We only wish to live and preserve our family ...
We mate for life and survival just as you ...
We grieve for our lost ones same as you do
Why can we not share a new dawn ....
Let me be free to howl the moon my song

Loyalty and courage shines from my eyes
I am spirit of the wild that never dies
I am brother wolf, asehi ... I am he
I will always run the winds free ...

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