It's as primal as the howl of the wolf. The call of a loon can send chills down your spine, give you goose bumps or fill you with a sense of wildness. For many, the loon is a symbol of northern ...

THE sound of birdsong and a wolf's howl couldn't be more different – but what if that isn't always the case? Can a bird make more terrifying sounds than just chirps and actually let out a wolf's howl?

Loons are water birds with haunting calls and expert diving skills. Five distinct loon species are adapted to various northern and Arctic habitats. Loons indicate healthy lakes but face threats from ...