This time of year, the sound of a wolf howl piercing the night can really send shivers up your spine. But that call of the wild isn’t meant to scare you; it’s actually a message to other wolves.

I visited an Illinois wolf sanctuary where the howls stop you cold. Real rescues, quiet moments, and a visit that lingers long after—with wolves.

Colossal Biosciences announced in April that it had created dire-wolf-like creatures. This year, we could hear the wolves’ mature howls. Technology has enabled the capture of some pretty amazing ...

In movies and literature, a wolf’s haunting howl can signify danger or untamed nature. In real life, researchers in Yellowstone National Park are analyzing those howls with cutting-edge AI technology ...