Animated Wolves

Don't gotta be a furry to appreciate them.
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[@DanielGoldhorn]

"You guys wanna know who MY favorite character in The Bad Guys is?... well it's not Mr. Wolf but we're gonna talk about him." Shock! Surprise! XD

[@YINSED5192]

1. Sharkie 2. Snake 3. Wolf 4. Diane the Human Fox 5. Awkwafina Tarantula 6. Piranha

[@GalekC]

@@YINSED5192 she is a Human fox indeed

[@nightlunastar]

Great Video, realy liked the topic. But the hirarchy In a Wolf Pack Informationen is outdated. The guy who came up with it had watched Wolves in captivity. In the wild however, a wolf Pack is just a family and the dad and the mom are leading the Pack.

[@vampbat]

Fellow Casual Geographic fan?

[@OpticalSorcerer]

It's ironic, because I was just thinking earlier how frequently I see them in animation. I do feel like they're overplayed, though--probably because they're an animal you'll see almost anywhere, making it more accessible for audiences.

[@canislunaticus]

Personally I think they're overplayed as villains, and I don't mean villain as portrayals like in puss in boots but as wild rabid animals that are just out to kill for the sake of killing, showing none of their redeeming qualities that they have in real life, confirming biases against them that we've had against wolves for centuries. This is why I appreciate wolf walkers so much and other stories that give a more nuanced look on wolves, where that yes they can't be dangerous if challenged but they have lives of their own, they're sisters, mothers, fathers and brothers just trying to survive, and they play a vital role in keeping a balance in nature's circle of life.

[@OpticalSorcerer]

@@canislunaticus Given how ubiquitous they are, the options are either hero or villain, and few animals can match their mystery and shiftiness in villainous stories in terms of cultural association. You have foxes and coyotes, but foxes are smaller and thus seen as less imtimidating, and coyotes are only native to North America.

[@canislunaticus]

@OpticalSorcerer Still. Media play a huge role in how we view things that aren't well known to us. That's why so many people fear sharks but love dolphins, despite sharks generally not doing a lot of human killings and usually will leave you alone if you know how to behave around sharks in waters whilst dolphins are portrayed as these ocean angels but in real life they're literal gang rapists 💀 Same goes with portrayals of other animals like rats and pigeons, two very smart animals that if given the chance are also clean and loving but media portrays them as dumb and unclean and that's how most people view them. Stories that portray wolves as just villains have helped shape the image we have of wolves and it's not a good one. 🤔

[@OpticalSorcerer]

@@canislunaticus Media gets it from culture. Whatever the reality is, perception plays a larger role. I get what you're saying, though.

[@canislunaticus]

@OpticalSorcerer Yeah it confirms already existing biases but media also teaches current and future generations those same biases. but yeah..

[@marissatheaegis]

Rewatching Bad Guys is too much of a mood lol. Also yes Shark is too good for any of us

[@alyssabullock6421]

Death is the one wolf character who actually struck me. I was never a wolf person, but I knew they were super popular character types, which is probably why I steered away from them. I just didn't find the appeal due to popularity, and always wanted something more unique and original. But my God, DEATH is perfection. He blew me away, and became one of my favorite characters in animation! His design, his presentation, his voice, everything!! Dreamwork struck gold when they brought him to life, and he's gotta be my favorite interpretation of death as a character as well. I think making him a wolf really added to his appeal _because_ it's original. You don't _usually_ see Death as an individual represented as an animal, even though it's such a promising, open concept. And making him a wolf to contrast with Puss In Boots, who is a cat, adds so much layer and symbolism to his existence in the film, and I love it so much!! (Also, yes... I'm gonna speak the obvious and say that Death being incredibly attractive _did_ boost his appeal for me. Dreamworks knows how to make some good anthros, okay- 💀)

[@criticalplat1num80]

This video reminded me that Storks actually came out at some point lol

[@livmendel]

great video as always! you definitely need to check out wolf children when you can, it's fascinating to see the titular characters go on completely separate paths in life when it comes to embracing their wild sides

[@coycacola]

This would be cool as a video series talking about different types of animals in animation : o

[@canislunaticus]

5:07 I must point out that the terminology for ranks within a pack is very outdated, considering a pack is a family, the leaders are just the parents in the pack, the elders you might say, and the pack members are the descendants/children. Even the guy who came up with the alpha, beta etc came forward and corrected himself.

[@canislunaticus]

7:16 said lone wolves are usually young wolves that are looking for a mate who they can start their own family/pack with

[@canislunaticus]

11:48 they probably had several reasons as to why they made him into a wolf but I think one of the reasons he took the form of a wolf is probably because puss is scared of wolves/canids, I mean he was mauled to death by dogs previously. And it would make sense for death to assume the form of something Puss is scared of cause, well he says it himself "I just love the smell of fear"

[@crispyluck9763]

This video puts a smile on my face

[@mayowhishes]

11:30ish random thought but death being a big bad wolf buts a sad new meaning behind the little riding hood tale :( not eaten just lived life

[@WolfmanArt]

My avatar and username is centered around wolves. I think they're amazing creatures, often misunderstood, and how storytellers utilise them

[@fast8536]

its very sad that ppl think animals are just outright evil because of media. really pisses me off

[@Randomalistic]

This was a really cool watch and a great discussion :) I loved how many movie examples you pulled together and integrated so seamlessly into one video. Tying biology into it was a great choice too!! ❤Anyways I subbed and I wish you luck on your Koala ethnostate

[@YINSED5192]

So glad to hear that you enjoyed it. Loved both your videos on Wreck-it Ralph btw. Thanks for the sub!

[@GalekC]

highly recommend reading the corresponding manga material covered so far in the beastars anime ! there's quite a bit of stuff that the anime skipped/dynamics skimped on a wee bit - it's my favorite shonen manga ever. this is what ive been waiting for

[@rocketman437]

Didn't expect you to get a haircut, but it looks cool dude!

[@Husky_Bravo]

Like your cut g

[@anamelessyoutuber1462]

"The wolf is at the door and I'm afraid."

[@GalekC]

legoshi & death wolf are both peak - imo. what's that music box song playing at the very end? immediately knew "Two Days Ago" but not that one

[@Lovehandels]

Grats, you manage to make this not about going to horny jail!

[@baddragon7057]

I love SIng and Sing 2.

[@glassbearproductions]

I really like the commentary you gave with this archetype! I'm not sure where you're at in the story, but I hope you enjoy the rest of Beastars! (:

[@gurufish6579]

1:07 no, furries are not people attracted to animals. Furries are people who enjoy the concept of anthropomorphic animals, AKA animals WITH HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS. This does not have to be sexual or romantic. (Also, whenever someone IS attracted to a character it’s usually because of, not despite, the human characteristics. Have you seriously never seen non-furs be attracted to lola bunny?)

[@alyssabullock6421]

Honestly, I can't believe we're still in a time where people think furries are attracted to animals. It's like they can't put together the fact that they enjoy characters who are HUMANIZED.

[@sunbirth4795]

God, thank you for talking about storks. Not a great movie, but i think the wolves have *great* designs, probably the best out of all of the ones here that aren't Death.

[@VillagerWolf527]

wolves are very cool and so is this video! wuff approved =v= also audie best ac wolf girl

[@joshuasebsebe1047]

Since the live action httyd remake has wrapped filming should Megamind get a live action remake?

[@matroar5829]

Alpha wolves don’t exist in real life

[@betawolfpup]

Alpha wolves do exist, but they are simply the parents, or the breeding pair, of the pack-the alpha male and alpha female. This contrasts with the common misconception that alpha wolves achieve their status by being the most dominant or aggressive members of the group.

[@elokin300]

@@betawolfpupyeah the study that created the whole idea of alpha and beta wolves in the way most people talk about them was conducted with wolves in captivity who had no relationship to each other, so they didn’t form the type of structure you would see in the wild, which is basically a family dynamic

[@a.b.i.g.a.i.l_17]

i’m glad this is something a lot of people are becoming aware of!! this is true! as a zoology student, we discuss this often. an “alpha” in a wolf pack very much does refer to the head in breeding, such as a parental set. the study conducted that resulted in the misinformation on alpha wolves was done in captivity, which resulted in false data. it has sense been proven what i mentioned above about the head of breeding. again, im so happy people are becoming aware of this!!