Chorus Synchrony as a Cue: Influence of Chorus Howl Synchrony from Unfamiliar Packs on Wolves' Behaviour
Vanessa Kern, Svenja Capitain, Gwendolyn Wirobski, Pablo Arias, Martha Newson, Erica van de Waal, Friederike Range
This study examines how wolf packs respond to synchronous vs. asynchronous chorus howls from unfamiliar packs, finding that synchronous howls led to greater spatial withdrawal, while asynchronous howls prompted more investigative behavior.
bioRxiv · Aug 24, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition