A poop magnet: wolf communication through turds
Wolf O0C dropped a bonafide poop magnet on this trail, and subsequent travelers, allured by the intoxicating magnetism, had to take a sniff! Now, we are not trying to be gross but there is no way around it: turds serve an important biological function—mainly as an information source and means of communication—for wolves and other canines.
Of course, all dog owners know that dogs have an affinity for sniffing poo. However, unlike dogs, wolves must remain vigilant to defend their territory from neighboring packs or intruding wolves. I.e., the presence of intruders in a wolf’s territory can have real-world consequences for that wolf.
Thus, sniffing scats allows wolves to determine if a scat belongs to a pack member or intruder, and additional information could ascertained from scats as well. And conversely, dropping scats is an effective way for a wolf to announce their presence in an area.
As such, it is no surprise that scats almost do have a magnetism for wolves passing by. Wolves almost cannot resist stopping to have a sniff, and for good reason.
@fn-2187bb8
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
gps markers, family cell phone plan & graffiti tags in one convenient eco-safe, biodegradable package. Wolves definitely have their sh*t together.
@fotopuapkabieszczady976
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
another nice movie 👍
@jacquelinemichele
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
I love their little collars lol feels like they’re friends. Felt bad for the one with the ear tag though, can you explain that one?
@anamariadefarias2728
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
🤣❤️
@valenpurin
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
what type of wolves are they?
@jwwj30
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
I walk my dog every morning & occasionally we’ll find a pile of coyote scat, it’s so much different than dog poop. Anyway, she’s way more interested in sniffing & then peeing right on top of the pile. Pretty sure she’s just re- marking her territory, letting Mr. Coyote that she lives nearby too.
@Mary_Beth_R
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
Interesting, thank you 💚
@carriemainquist757
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
Nice title. It fits.
@WolferAlpha
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
While humans use electronic sticks as waypoints, wolves don't have many options. XD
@greylonewolf_outdoors
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
I enjoy your videos.
@housewolves34
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
…that Nov 1 wolf…💕
@rachelwebber3605
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
How old is Wolf O0C? The wolf looks fairly young. Is it known if they belong to a pack? Also, was that a coyote who marked at 00:25, or does the switch to infrared change the camera so the canid looks smaller?
@TobiasUnterweger
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
Cool Video cool YouTube 👍🏻
@Lisa-nv8ko
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
I love they are curious. I love they understand their surroundings. I love they know when to keep it moving & when to rest. ❤
@k-rosebouvier3359
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
That's something to see. I call my dog, "the poop machine. " 🤣🤣🤣 Just read the description, very interesting. I think you folks were mentioned on the Smithsonian. It was the recent episode on the Great Lakes.
@GambinoTheGoat
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
💩
@imeekamland660
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
🤗🤗🤗💕💕💕
@eldorado1244
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
Humans do this also, your able to tell if a person ate at Taco Bell
@Ubiquitousducky
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
0:05 did that wolf have sock markings? :0
@missholliekay
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
Thank you!
@inukshuksixtyfour1164
August 5, 2025 at 7:02 am
🐺🐺🐺…💓
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