Member Questions

The rule is the same for both because in general, wolf characters ignore the wild fauna around them.  That's something they can do because the only characters (in general) wolves worry about competing with is other wolves on site.

when you toss wild fauna into the mix, it becomes very easy to get messy.  Birds can be assumed to "spy" on any private thread and ruin plots they weren't meant to be involved in.  They can trespass on pack ground without repercussion.  Larger wild fauna can "join" packs in theory and slant the odds ridiculously in their favor when it comes to interpack conflict.

a good rule of thumb is "does this feel unfair to other members" when using wild fauna.  Are you using them in a way that gives your favored side an advantage? If so, then don't.  However, if all parties agree, and they are used to increase the fun for all, that is a different story.

We only really ever mind wild fauna participation when it is reported to us by a member that they are being used unfairly.  Otherwise, feel free to have fun with them!

The simplest way to make things clear would be to not allow wild fauna at all since they don't follow really... any of the rules or limitations wolves do.  We don't want to do that, however! So instead we have the compromise of allowing them for plot and writing reasons but disallowing them from being used as cheat methods to gather information, gain advantage, or provide muscle to wolves against other players.

(Others feel free to weigh in though! This is my take)