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Did you know? Barks among wolves comprise only 2.3 percent of all their vocalizations. Wolves indeed tend to bark only for warning, defense, and protest, while dogs instead bark in a wide variety of…

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Did you know? Barks among wolves comprise only 2.3 percent of all their vocalizations. Wolves indeed tend to bark only for warning, defense, and protest, while dogs instead bark in a wide variety of social situations. Source: Schassburger, R.M. (1987)

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