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Camera traps set up in the tropical rainforests of Central Sumatra captured video of a tigress with her cubs. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILDSubscribe About National Geographic Wild: National Geographic Wild is a place for all things animals and for animal-lovers alike. Take a journey through the animal kingdom with us and discover things you never knew before, or rediscover your favorite animals! Get More National Geographic Wild: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoWILD Facebook: http://bit.ly/NGWFacebook Twitter: http://bit.ly/NGWTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NGWInstagram They caught Rima, a wild Sumatran tiger, and her cubs on video. Sumatran tigers are critically endangered. Fewer than 400 are alive today. Tiger cubs are born with closed eyes, and cannot see well for weeks. This makes them very dependent on their mother. Experts see the appearance of these cubs as a sign of hope because it shows that protected areas are working as safe havens for tigers to reproduce. Rima was also caught mating … a very rare site in the wild. Rarely Seen Tiger Cubs a Sign of Hope for Endangered Species | Nat Geo Wild https://youtu.be/-GTgSPQa9OA Nat Geo Wild https://www.youtube.com/user/NatGeoWild

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Jonathan heads to Dumaguete in the Philippines on a much diving mission to look for one of the rarest and most spectacular octopuses in the world--the Wonderpus! Along the way he discovers a number of amazing animals that thrive in the "muck" (sand) habitat. JONATHAN BIRD'S BLUE WORLD is an Emmy Award-winning underwater science/adventure series featuring underwater cinematographer/naturalist Jonathan Bird. ********************************************************************** If you like Jonathan Bird's Blue World, don't forget to subscribe! Support us on Patreon! https://ift.tt/2csGKqv You can buy some Blue World T-shirts & Swag! https://ift.tt/2ck40K6 You can join us on Facebook! https://ift.tt/2bHkQjA Twitter https://twitter.com/BlueWorld_TV Instagram @blueworldtv Web: https://ift.tt/1lKWMfZ **********************************************************************

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Safari Live - Day 201 | Nat Geo Wild
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Why Do Dogs Howl?

None of my dogs before Laika were big howlers. In fact I never heard my previous dogs howl. They had a wide variety of barks and whines, but howling itself wasn’t part of their everyday communication set.

But Laika? Well she howls all the time — she does it when there’s a squirrel in the yard, she does it when she hears high pitched noises, and she even does it when she’s sleeping (dream howling is what I like to call it).

So why do dogs howl anyways? Why do some dogs howl all the time, while others stick to barking and whining? Below we’ll take a look at why dogs howl, why some dogs howl more than others, and what types of howling are cause for concern.

Why Do Dogs Howl?

Howling is a form of vocal communication for dogs, just like barking and whining. It’s a natural instinct leftover from their wolf ancestors that’s used to communicate with the pack. Wolves howl to communicate with each other, and it’s a behavior that’s been carried over to our dogs. Here’s some of the common reasons why dogs howl:

• Making contact with others
• Signaling distress
• Warning predators
• Attracting attention
• In response to high pitched noises
• Pain or discomfort
• Separation anxiety

The most common reasons for howling include sounding an alert, attracting attention, making contact with others and signaling a change in circumstances. Howling can also occur as a direct response to certain high pitched noises such as alarms.

When To Be Concerned About Howling

While most of the above reasons aren’t too concerning there are a few types of howling that are worrisome — howling during separation anxiety, and howling as a way to communicate pain or discomfort. Below we’ll go further into the reasons why our dogs howl, and what types of howling are cause for concern.

Howling To Sound An Alert/Get Attention

One of the more common causes of howling is to attract attention to a change in circumstances. If your dog is looking out the window and they see what they perceive as an intruder in the yard they might howl to signal an alarm. In this context it’s a defense mechanism — a way ensure their family or pack knows about the change in circumstances, and a way to ward off approaching predators.

Howling In Response To High Pitched Noises

Some dogs start howling in response to certain noises, including the sound of other dogs howling or high pitched noises such as alarms. My dog Laika howls in response to a lot of things — including the harmonica or singing. Some dogs are more prone than others to howl in response to noises, while others prefer sticking to barking.

Howling to sirens in particular is quite common, as you can see by the video below. If you do have a howler at home you may want to turn down the volume.

Howling In Response To Pain or Discomfort

Some dogs howl as a response to pain or discomfort as a way to communicate that something’s wrong. Howling can be caused by illness or injury, so if your dog starts howling more frequently (or out of the blue) and there’s no direct cause that you can see it’s time to schedule an appointment with your vet.

Howling Caused By Separation Anxiety

Does your dogs howling drive your neighbors mad when you’re at work? If your dog howls when you’re away from home there is reason to be concerned — your dog may have separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is when dogs get uncomfortable and anxious when they’re away from their owners.

Some dogs will howl as a way to contact their lost pack or family members, which is why it’s commonly seen in dogs with separation anxiety. This is usually accompanied by other symptoms of separation anxiety such as drooling, pacing, destructive behavior or indoor elimination.

Tip: If your dog howls and gets anxious when you leave for work check out this guide on managing canine separation anxiety. It can be a tough issue to manage, and unfortunately it’s one that gets worse over time if not properly addressed. If your dog shows signs of anxiety when you leave I recommend reaching out to a dog trainer or behaviorist in your area.

Why Do Some Dogs Howl More Than Others?

Some dogs howl more than others — and some dogs just stick to barking. Some of that’s based on the individual dog, and some of it’s influenced by their breed. Just as some breeds are known for barking, some breeds are prone to howling. Huskies, German Shepherds and Beagles (and many other hounds) tend to howl more than others.

What Makes Your Dog Howl?

What gets your dog howling? Do they howl at the sound or sirens or when someone knocks at the door? Does your dog howl the instant you start singing, or is that just me? I’ve always assumed it was Laika’s special way of saying “hey lady, you know you’re really off key, right?”

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