Wolves use a range of body language to communicate their mood, social status, and to test boundaries. These complex displays help keep true aggression at bay, making for a more cohesive pack with a greater chance of survival. Carpathian Predators: Realm of the Wolf premieres Wednesday at 8 PM. | Smithsonian Channel

Wolves “manners" are maintained through a complex system of communication, including vocalizations, body language, and social hierarchy, where dominance and submission are expressed through posture, facial expressions, and tail/ear positioning, ensuring order and cooperation within the pack. They will use a variety of howls, growls, and sounds to communicate warnings, boundaries, and even the desire to play. Their posture, facial expressions, ear and tail positioning, are also used to communicat