”Urination is a way of marking presence for wolves
Wolves entering other pack dominion suspend “marking” until they return to they own territories. Reducing the number of scent marks diminishes the probability of detection by resident packs
Non-territorial wolves rarely deposit scent marks, although they commonly investigate the marks of other wolves.
Urination postures used in marking are categorized as "raised-leg urination" (RLU) or "squat urination" (SQU).
The rate of marking by wolves is affected by the presence of sign from other species. In most cases the response to foreign urine or scratch marks was an increased frequency of marking, or a change in the pattern of marking.
Marking frequency is significantly higher along established roads and trails than along lakes or in the bush.
Roads should be easier to navigate than other travel routes, and therefore should be marked at a lower rate. This is precisely the opposite of what occurs, which leads to the conclusion that marking is used for more than navigation.”
*Paul C. Paquet : Scent-marking behavior of sympatric wolves (Canis lupus)
and coyotes (C. latrans) in Riding Mountain National Park, Canadian Journal of Zoology · February 2011
What is needed for this experience:
Headphones and Mp3 player (ask for it at the desk)
https://soundcloud.com/nieves-de-la-fuente-334147369/mix01lexwolf-participativeddf
A Spray Bottle containing Wolf's urine
How to carry out the experience:
Once you have all your materials, go outside to perform the Audio-walk
You can move freely
You can mark with your bottle in corners, floor, trees or other places around the front yard
Please respect the other people moving around the yard
The use in interiors is not permitted
If you feel like sharing your scent marks, make a picture and send it to: lexwolf2019@gmail.com