Howling is loudest when a close companion is taken away, study shows. Sept. 1, 2013— -- The most ferocious predator in the forest, despised by cattle ranchers and feared by humans and nearly ...

The Old Farmer's Almanac says the moon got the nickname because wolves were likely heard howling in mid-winter. Wolf experts say the pack may be howling during full moons for other reasons. MICHELLE ...

This time of year, the sound of a wolf howl piercing the night can really send shivers up your spine. But that call of the wild isn’t meant to scare you; it’s actually a message to other wolves.

This Halloween, join us as we explore the spooky science behind the “feeling” of being watched, why wolves howl at the Moon, and how the smell of death affects human behavior. Plus, in our spooky ...

MARTIN: But - and I confess, I have wondered about this - do wolves really howl at the moon? MICHELLE MANCINI: They don't necessarily howl under the full moon. There's not a mystical element behind it ...