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Do you want a COSMIC connection with the forum family? Are you feeling "wolfish" and need to HOWL? Please RSVP and join us for our WORLD HOWL AT THE MOON EVENT to be held every month during the full moon at 9 PM wherever you reside. This event is completely free and clothing is optional ;-) 29 March 2010 is the first full moon for this event. Barry has graciously given us this link so that we can plan each month.:grin:
March 29 by my calendar.
Peter may need these !
These are the forum howlers so far-pepsiman, melody, handinhand, JennB329, Barry, Peter, Cris, and of course me and the monks! Anyone else want to join in? Maybe we could have a HOWL for a CURE! :grin:
I have also included some background on "howling" and some sound clips for practice!
HAPPY HOWLING!
Kay Marie and the Smokin' Flying HOWLER MONKEY'S
PS I don't think we are in Kansas anymore....
What's in a Howl? NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl
by Fred H. Harrington
Professor of Ethology
Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia
Ask anyone about wolf vocalizations and the howl invariably springs to mind. Even though wolves bark, woof, whine, whimper, yelp, growl, snarl and moan a lot more often than they howl, it is howling that defines the wolf, and fascinates us. So why do wolves howl?
The center of a wolf's universe is its pack, and howling is the glue that keeps the pack together. Some have speculated that howling strengthens the social bonds between packmates; the pack that howls together, stays together. That may be so, but chorus howls can also end with nasty quarrels between packmates. Some members, usually the lowest-ranking, may actually be "punished" for joining in the chorus. Whether howling together actually strengthens social bonds, or just reaffirms them, is unknown.
We do know, however, that howling keeps packmates together, physically. Because wolves range over vast areas to find food, they are often separated from one another. Of all their calls, howling is the only one that works over great distances. Its low pitch and long duration are well suited for transmission in forest and across tundra, and unique features of each individual's howl allow wolves to identify each other. Howling is a long distance contact and reunion call; separate a wolf from its pack, and very soon it will begin howling, and howling, and howling...
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Lonesome Howl
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Pup Howl
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Confrontational Howl
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Chorus Howl
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a timber wolf mid-howl? How do they find the strength and stamina to create such a piercing and gut-wrenching cry? Find out how in this article!
Steps
1
Wait for a clear night with prime moon visiblity.
2
Find a wide open space - opportune locations include fields, meadows, rolling hills, and/or the privacy of your own backyard.
3
In said location, crouch on all fours and feel the fierceness welling within you. Remember, you will only be as great a wolf as you allow yourself to be!
4
As the power rises within you, gather strength from your diaphragm and inhale deeply.
5
Exhale with force and feeling as you make an oval shape with your mouth.
6
During exhalation, let out a piercing and mournful cry,(also known as a "howl") keeping your mouth in an oval shape.
7
Let the howl resonate for seconds, gradually reducing inflection and fading out.
8
You can tell what a howl means by its pitch and strength. The longer the lasting, the more strength of the emotion. The higher the pitch, the happier the feeling. Quieter sounds mean more bland of an emotion.
9
Repeat if desired, until all angst is let loose. Once howling has ceased, reflect on your wolf experience,It is better to do this with friends if your personality is like a "pack wolf" but if your a lone wolf..try doing it yourself.
10
To feel more like a wolf try curving your fingers like claws that are trying to hold on to earth. Lift up your head so it's facing up to the moon. To experience more thrill, try doing this on a high rock or cliff but be careful while doing it.
Tips
Everyone has a wolf inside, just waiting to be freed. Embrace rather than fear this inner wolf.
Wearing darker apparel and aviators will enhance a wolfy mood.
Don't let your friends see you doing this, unless they are embracing their inner wolves as well.
Be true to yourself, do it for the sheer joy of howling.
Warnings
Avoid exhaling too sharply to avoid any sort of whiplash on the downward breath.
If howling too realistically, expect hunters to come after you.
If walking on a main road to or from your wolf location at night, it may be wiser to bring wolf apparel in a separate bag and wear visible night clothing(this includes reflectors, white tee shirts, etc.).
Things You'll Need
A willing heart
A wolf spirit
Dark clothes/aviators
March 29 by my calendar.
Peter may need these !
These are the forum howlers so far-pepsiman, melody, handinhand, JennB329, Barry, Peter, Cris, and of course me and the monks! Anyone else want to join in? Maybe we could have a HOWL for a CURE! :grin:
I have also included some background on "howling" and some sound clips for practice!
HAPPY HOWLING!
Kay Marie and the Smokin' Flying HOWLER MONKEY'S
PS I don't think we are in Kansas anymore....
What's in a Howl? NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl
by Fred H. Harrington
Professor of Ethology
Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia
Ask anyone about wolf vocalizations and the howl invariably springs to mind. Even though wolves bark, woof, whine, whimper, yelp, growl, snarl and moan a lot more often than they howl, it is howling that defines the wolf, and fascinates us. So why do wolves howl?
The center of a wolf's universe is its pack, and howling is the glue that keeps the pack together. Some have speculated that howling strengthens the social bonds between packmates; the pack that howls together, stays together. That may be so, but chorus howls can also end with nasty quarrels between packmates. Some members, usually the lowest-ranking, may actually be "punished" for joining in the chorus. Whether howling together actually strengthens social bonds, or just reaffirms them, is unknown.
We do know, however, that howling keeps packmates together, physically. Because wolves range over vast areas to find food, they are often separated from one another. Of all their calls, howling is the only one that works over great distances. Its low pitch and long duration are well suited for transmission in forest and across tundra, and unique features of each individual's howl allow wolves to identify each other. Howling is a long distance contact and reunion call; separate a wolf from its pack, and very soon it will begin howling, and howling, and howling...
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Lonesome Howl
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Pup Howl
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Confrontational Howl
NOVA Online | Wild Wolves | What's in a Howl | Chorus Howl
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a timber wolf mid-howl? How do they find the strength and stamina to create such a piercing and gut-wrenching cry? Find out how in this article!
Steps
1
Wait for a clear night with prime moon visiblity.
2
Find a wide open space - opportune locations include fields, meadows, rolling hills, and/or the privacy of your own backyard.
3
In said location, crouch on all fours and feel the fierceness welling within you. Remember, you will only be as great a wolf as you allow yourself to be!
4
As the power rises within you, gather strength from your diaphragm and inhale deeply.
5
Exhale with force and feeling as you make an oval shape with your mouth.
6
During exhalation, let out a piercing and mournful cry,(also known as a "howl") keeping your mouth in an oval shape.
7
Let the howl resonate for seconds, gradually reducing inflection and fading out.
8
You can tell what a howl means by its pitch and strength. The longer the lasting, the more strength of the emotion. The higher the pitch, the happier the feeling. Quieter sounds mean more bland of an emotion.
9
Repeat if desired, until all angst is let loose. Once howling has ceased, reflect on your wolf experience,It is better to do this with friends if your personality is like a "pack wolf" but if your a lone wolf..try doing it yourself.
10
To feel more like a wolf try curving your fingers like claws that are trying to hold on to earth. Lift up your head so it's facing up to the moon. To experience more thrill, try doing this on a high rock or cliff but be careful while doing it.
Tips
Everyone has a wolf inside, just waiting to be freed. Embrace rather than fear this inner wolf.
Wearing darker apparel and aviators will enhance a wolfy mood.
Don't let your friends see you doing this, unless they are embracing their inner wolves as well.
Be true to yourself, do it for the sheer joy of howling.
Warnings
Avoid exhaling too sharply to avoid any sort of whiplash on the downward breath.
If howling too realistically, expect hunters to come after you.
If walking on a main road to or from your wolf location at night, it may be wiser to bring wolf apparel in a separate bag and wear visible night clothing(this includes reflectors, white tee shirts, etc.).
Things You'll Need
A willing heart
A wolf spirit
Dark clothes/aviators
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