Communication

While the wolves of Moon Island can "talk" in Bold, wolves also communication through their body langauge and a varity of vocalizations.

Body Language
Active Submission: Low to the ground, fur and ears flat, tail lowered or tucked. Often nips or licks the muzzle of the dominant wolf. Often pack members will greet an alpha this way.

Dominance: Wolves who are dominant keep their tails high and ears perked up. Wolves trying to assert their dominance may hold the muzzle of a subservient wolf, stand over the other, or put their paws on the submissive wolf’s shoulders.

Aggression: Wolves dominating rebellious wolves or challenging authority will often growl, use eye contact, and bear its teeth. They often crouch as if they were going to pounce and hold their ears pressed forward.

Passive Submission: Passive submission is more extreme than active submission. It involves rolling over and exposing the belly. This is how an omega would submit if they didn’t run away first.

Wolves feeling happy, confident, or playful tend to have their ears up and tails high. When inviting another wolf to play, they will play-bow, lowering their heads and shoulders so their front legs are flat on the ground, while their bottom is up in the air with their tail wagging. Wolves express affection by spending time together, nuzzling, cuddling, and staying close together. They may also whine to show their feelings.

Vocalizations
Wolves howl to announce their location or presence.

They bark often in alarm, warning, or play.

They growl when threatening each other. They sometimes growl when playing.

They whimper when being submissive or friendly.