Transcription: Since territories can exceed 2,000 square miles, howling is the most important form of communication. However, when close to each other, wolves communicate with eye contact, body posture, and tail position. There are different types of howls. One, territorial howling is what wolves do to let other packs know that it is an occupied territory. This is our home. You are not allowed beyond the boundaries, they say. Two, Social Howling is the way for the family to sing together and to reinforce family bonds. 3. Rally Howling is used when a wolf is in its territory and spots large prey. This will br ...