Submission
A wolf will submit to another wolf when it
shows respect or has lost against that wolf in a fight. It isn't
quite fear but a little more uniform. The alphas often require submission
as a sign of respect and dominance.
The Attack
This wolf is ready to leap and attack. Notice
the position of the ears and tail. Often in this situation the wolf
and which ever adversary it may be facing will pause and have a
short stalemate until one of the animals either attacks or stands
down.
Defense
This wolf is taking a defensive stand against
whatever enemy it may be fighting. The ears are tucked back, the
body braced. This wolf may not want a fight but rather be trying
to ward off an enemy. This may be accompanied by growling or snarling.
Wrestling
These wolves are wrestling. One wolf has the
other pinned by it's shoulder and is showing dominance. Notice his
tail is high declaring his victory.
Playfulness
This wolf is ready for some fun. His ears are
perky and his tail right in the middle. His body crouched ready
to playfully leap.
Fear
This wolf is running in fear, most probably
from an enemy it could not overcome. Sadly, one of the wolves biggest
enemies is humanity.
Playing
This wolf is running playfully and happily
along. It may wrestle or play with another member of it's pack.
Dominance
These wolves show dominance in play. Notice
how one wolf shrugs in respect under the shadow of it's superior.
The dominant wolf is most likely an alpha and the submissive one
a pack member under his command.
More Diagrams
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