Of all the myths that dog the wolf, none is more widely accepted than the idea that wolves howl at the moon. Images of wolves with their heads upturned, singing at the night sky, are as unquestioned ...

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The Old Farmer's Almanac says the moon got the nickname because wolves were likely heard howling in mid-winter. Wolf experts say the pack may be howling during full moons for other reasons. MICHELLE ...

One of the factors that draws tourists towards Yellowstone is the incredible wildlife. Although there have been many instances where people wandered too close to the wildlife, such as with bison, ...

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MARTIN: But - and I confess, I have wondered about this - do wolves really howl at the moon? MICHELLE MANCINI: They don't necessarily howl under the full moon. There's not a mystical element behind it ...

A wolf's howl is one of the more iconic sounds of nature, yet biologists aren't sure why the animals do it. They're not even sure if wolves howl voluntarily or if it's some sort of reflex, perhaps ...