“Canine experts have found no connection between the phases of the moon and wolf howling,” writes Animal Planet. “Wolves pipe up more often during the night because they're nocturnal.

Myths and legends, such as those about the full moon, are an important part of culture. But when direct scientific evidence proves the contrary, we have to make a choice between what we believe in ...

The first full moon this year is the Wolf Moon, and howling at it is said to be an expression of readiness to reintegrate with the pack after a period of self-exploration. Sounds about right.