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The center of a wolf's universe is its pack, and howling is the glue that keeps the pack together. Some have speculated that howling strengthens the social bonds between packmates; the pack that howls together, stays together. That may be so, but chorus howls can also end with nasty quarrels between packmates. Some members, usually the lowest-ranking, may actually be "punished" for joining in the chorus. Whether howling together actually strengthens social bonds, or just reaffirms them, is unknown. (Ref: pbs.org)

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:: Wolf Pack Chorus, Omega Wildlife Park, Québec, Canada
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  1. mboogiedown 30 months ago | reply

    What beautiful animals! Incredible image. Congrats!
    I saw this in 600+ Faves.

  2. neloqua 28 months ago | reply

    I saw this in the 600+ Faves group and Faved it.

  3. Melissa Trottier 26 months ago | reply

    I'm so awestruck by your wolf series.

  4. balbowatch 19 months ago | reply

    Great capture, lovely shot!

  5. Beaches Marley 19 months ago | reply

    Your photos shall live on. Your body of work is unforgettable.

  6. coach48 18 months ago | reply

    Always a pleasure to see this masterpiece
    coach
    ^^^^^^^^

  7. martisimas 17 months ago | reply

    What a wonderful, detailed display of social interaction in this beautiful pack family, Gaetan. Kudos!

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  8. Gassami/Marie / Away, death in the family 16 months ago | reply

    Tout simplement sublime. Merci de nous faire assister à cette scène de façon aussi superbe.

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  9. martisimas 16 months ago | reply

    I am so happy to see this beautiful family of canines playing in our galerie, Gaetan! Thank you so much for sharing.

    Calque Merci-LGDA-3

  10. Phil's Pixels 4 months ago | reply

    Fabulous timing and capture!

    Greetings! I am an Admin for Howard's and Caz's Gallery. Only exemplary work is invited. Once posted it is then viewed by the Art Director and if approved will take a seat of honor amongst the finest of Flickr images. That is what makes this Group different and unique to Flickr. I believe, in my opinion, this wonderful image of yours belongs with this top notch Gallery! Please, take a look at Howard and Caz's Gallery and if it is to your liking I would be honored for you to join and post your marvelous work. Your hard work and effort is appreciated and I look forward to seeing more of your talent. I thank you for your time and consideration.....best regards, Phil (A)


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