Why would an animal keen?

Keening is a high-pitched, mournful sound made by some animals, usually in response to pain or distress. It can be a sign of physical discomfort, such as an injury or illness, or emotional distress, such as fear or separation from a loved one.

Some animals that are known to keen include:

- Dogs: Dogs may keen when they are in pain, such as if they are injured or ill. They may also keen when they are feeling anxious or stressed, such as when they are left alone or are in an unfamiliar environment.

- Wolves: Wolves often keen as a way to communicate with each other. They may keen to signal danger or to let other wolves know where they are.

- Foxes: Foxes may keen when they are in pain or distress, or when they are feeling threatened.

- Bears: Bears may keen when they are feeling threatened, such as when they are protecting their cubs or when they are faced with a predator.

Keening is a natural way for animals to express their emotions and to communicate with each other. If you hear an animal keening, it is important to try to identify the source of the distress and to provide help if possible.