Have you heard? Alphas are out! 🐺 The concept of alphas is outdated, and even the theory’s original creator has spent his entire career debunking it. The idea of an ‘alpha’ or ‘dominant’ wolf was first popularized in the 1960s by wildlife biologist David Mech, based on studies of captive wolves. However, after Mech and other animal behaviorists spent more time observing wolves in their natural habitats, they reached a different conclusion. Wolves in the wild behave differently from those in cap

57K views · 890 reactions | Meet alphas who get by with a little help from their friends. Discover the inescapable gang mentality of mating male dolphins, ponder ant colonies’ unique scents, find out why female geladas always get the last word, and see wolves hunt family-style. #dolphins #wildlife #battleofthealphas #lovenature | Love Nature | Facebook