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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Two gray wolves (Canis lupus) confront each other in the fresh winter snow in Montana. The ...

If you’ve ever heard the term “alpha wolf,” you might imagine snapping fangs and fights to the death for dominance. The idea that wolf packs are led by a merciless dictator is pervasive, lending ...

Wolf 8 was the smallest of all the male wolves released into Yellowstone and probably was the least likely to become a successful alpha male. When he was a yearling, equivalent to a teenager in human ...

The term "alpha male" was coined in 1970 to describe wolves. But what does science think about the term now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...