Beta males are the second-ranking males in a wolf pack. They're typically smaller than alphas males, and they can be distinguished by their lighter fur color and narrower heads. Beta males tend to be more aggressive than other wolves, but they are also more likely to back down when threat...
4) Other wolf researchers agree with Rick that there can be alpha wolves under certain circumstances. In an essay called "Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?" by Stephanie Pappas in which she too mistakenly calls the idea of an alpha wolf a myth, David Ausband notes that in large packs suc...
But, there’s a pretty big flaw with this concept. The original research on wolves has been debunked. Later studies showed that wolf packs don’t operate under a strict alpha system, but function more like a family unit, with cooperation and shared roles from all. So, if the foundation...