Wolf howl identification technology excites experts

[dipsydoodle]

Individual wild wolves can be recognised by just their howls with 100% accuracy, a study has shown.

The team from Nottingham Trent University, UK, developed a computer program to analyse the vocal signatures of eastern grey wolves.

Wolves roam huge home ranges, making it difficult for conservationists to track them visually.

But the technology could provide a way for experts to monitor individual wolves by sound alone.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/23263266

[Mojorabbit]

1. Very cool! nt

[BainsBane]

2. At the wildlife park here in Minnesota

they have an exhibit where they play timber wolves and grey wolves howling and making other noises and tell you what the different sounds mean.