Wolf packs include a male and female breeding pair, also commonly referred to as “alphas” (for the sake of simplicity, this post refers to the top male and females as “alphas,” but note that this term isn’t used as often and “pack breeding pair” is the more scientifically accurate term when referring to the top ranking male and female wolf in a pack). Despite there being a male and female alpha, it is the alpha female that is generally regarded as the leader of the pack. This is because they mak