communication THROUGH TAIL POSTURE
This high tail position indicated the wolf is the dominant wolf, most likely an alpha male or (the ones that lead the pack). |
This horizontal stiffly held tail position indicated the wolf is going to attack or is hunting. |
The wagging of a wolf's tail in this manner indicates that the wolf is relaxed. |
The wagging of a wolf's tail in this manner indicates that the wolf is relaxed.
This somewhat drooped tail position indicated the wolf is relatively relaxed. |
This drooped tail position indicated the wolf is even more relaxed. |
This half tail tuck along with a partially arched back indicated that a wolf is humbling itself to a more dominant wolf and is a form of submission. |
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This fully tucked tail along with a highly arched back shows that a wolf is extremely in fear of something (a more dominant wolf) and is another form of submission |