The Meaning of Some Wolf Postures

POSTURE

MEANING

FEAR
Ears: Back
Tail: Between legs
Teeth: Bared

DEFENSE
Ears: Back
Tail: Back
Teeth: Bared

HUMILIATION AND FEAR
Tail: Down and curved back for humiliation;
down and between legs for fear

RUNNING IN PLAY
Ears: Raised
Tail: Relaxed and down
Teeth: Not bared

ATTACKING
Ears: Forward
Tail: Down
Body: Poised
Teeth: Bared

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