How does a wolf live?

The wolf

Social animals
Wolves are very social animals and live together in a pack, which consists of related animals, i.e. a family. Strange wolves are rarely accepted into the pack. There is a strict hierarchy within the pack. The most experienced animal in the group is the alpha wolf, who leads the pack. If the "boss" is weak or injured, he must expect that another member will take over his leadership.

The territory
A wolf pack lives in a specific territory, which the animals mark with droppings and urine. As they wander through the territory, wolves leave urine marks every 240 meters on average. Strange intruders are chased away, but fights rarely occur. To search for food, wolves can move up to 48 kilometers away from their den or their young and cover up to 72 kilometers in 24 hours.

Wolves' communication
Wolves communicate with each other through sounds, body posture, facial expressions and gestures. The position of the tail can also be a signal for other wolves. For example, if a wolf wants to impress other wolves, it confidently raises its tail. Smells also play a role, for example when marking territory. Unlike dogs, which mainly make themselves known through barking, wolves often howl together in a pack. This is intended to signal the pack's cohesion.