Will alpha males fight to the death if they are challenged for position...or does one just submit...perhaps due to injuries? Are there ever exchanges between dominance(position)? How does that work? How is the role of the alpha female in the pack? If there are other females does she just show dominance over them or does she do that with both male and female wolves?
If An Alpha MAle is defeated by his rival then he would submit and his fate is decided by the new alpha male. The NEw alpha male can either kill the old one, make him go into exile or let him stay. Usually they die or stay in pack. Alpha females dominate other females and are usually the favourite of the alpha male. Only the Alpha female bares babies. If other Females give birth, the alpha female may kill em, or adopt them and take em away from the original mother. Usually its adopting them.
From the IWC staff: When more than one female has pups in the pack, it is either allowed due to an abundance of food or is not allowed and often the pups of the lower ranking female starve or are abandoned. The dominant female's pups take preference and receive the food resources first in most cases. It does happen that the litters are combine but, is not often the case.
yes alpha males will fight to death sometimes to stay alpha and sometimes one will just submit and there is no exchnage in position unless one of the alpha (male or female) are dead or have given up dominance. the role of the alpha female is pretty much second in command. the second leader. the alpha female has to show dominance over the pack or she will lose her position
Hi there, this is a staff member from the IWC. The others are mostly correct in answering your questions. Keep in mind that new research is suggesting that the use of the term "alpha" may not apply when referring to the dominant wolves in a pack. Dr. Mech has published a few things on this, I can get you references if you like.
Dominance in the pack is typically gender-specific (males to males, females to females). When one dominant wolf is challenged, they can either accept the challenge and
continued.... fight back, submit to the challenger and potentially be injured or killed and expected to take a lower rank; or the wolf can disperse or leave the pack. A typical pack in the wild is a family so some of the dominance you see with the IWC wolves may not accurately reflect wild wolf pack dominance as the parents are usually the dominant pair.
it must be amazing being able to see these guys showing their natural behaviour and it must be a lovely feeling knowing your helping to protect them ^-^ thanks so much for taking your time to make these video's so we can see them too, you guys are doing great!
I love wolves a lot and don't ever want to see them get hunted. We need to teach these people that wolves can play an important role in our lives. Great job you guys! Keep teaching and those wolves out of danger!
@slugger12 Me too!! I agree 100% I love wolfs with all my heart, and I don't ever want to see them harm in any ways, and yes they do play an important role in our lives! Ive been a member for some time now and I'm very pleased with the job their doing on teaching and keeping the wolfs OUT OF DANGER!
Not counting the tribute to Lakota, this is the BEST video to date. I think the staff at IWC is doing an AWESOME job and we must do our part to protect the wolves. We cannot leave it to the next person. We must stand up and do all we can to keep them on the endangered list. These majestic creatures must be protected and it is up to us!!!
One of the best videos yet! The folks at the IWC are so respectful of the pack dynamics and so careful with the wolves in their care. Fantastic! More like this, please!
This is a good video. You can see how they respect each other. Maybe humans should learn a few things. Wolfs are very smart and take care of there own. Great video thank you so much. I am working to keep them on the endangered list. Where they should be.
no one likes that one wolf do they?
bunxx12 2 months ago
Does Shadow have a skin infection on his tail? o.O
velvetcheerio 3 months ago
good use of language this time of year
queen maya
your landlord shadow being seduced for playfullness
some manesfestation of landlordbehaviour at their court...
stro555 1 year ago
Wolfs are majestic!
minytaina 1 year ago
Is Maya the only girl in the pack??
MaximillionProteus 1 year ago
@MaximillionProteus Yes, she is the only female.
IntlWolfCenter 1 year ago
lol that white wolf that guards the pups like a police officer is my fav ^_^
TheWolveAngel 1 year ago
Will alpha males fight to the death if they are challenged for position...or does one just submit...perhaps due to injuries? Are there ever exchanges between dominance(position)? How does that work? How is the role of the alpha female in the pack? If there are other females does she just show dominance over them or does she do that with both male and female wolves?
Boock11 2 years ago
If An Alpha MAle is defeated by his rival then he would submit and his fate is decided by the new alpha male. The NEw alpha male can either kill the old one, make him go into exile or let him stay. Usually they die or stay in pack. Alpha females dominate other females and are usually the favourite of the alpha male. Only the Alpha female bares babies. If other Females give birth, the alpha female may kill em, or adopt them and take em away from the original mother. Usually its adopting them.
mrbeate 2 years ago
From the IWC staff: When more than one female has pups in the pack, it is either allowed due to an abundance of food or is not allowed and often the pups of the lower ranking female starve or are abandoned. The dominant female's pups take preference and receive the food resources first in most cases. It does happen that the litters are combine but, is not often the case.
LuthersMom 2 years ago
yes alpha males will fight to death sometimes to stay alpha and sometimes one will just submit and there is no exchnage in position unless one of the alpha (male or female) are dead or have given up dominance. the role of the alpha female is pretty much second in command. the second leader. the alpha female has to show dominance over the pack or she will lose her position
minkleminkle 2 years ago
Hi there, this is a staff member from the IWC. The others are mostly correct in answering your questions. Keep in mind that new research is suggesting that the use of the term "alpha" may not apply when referring to the dominant wolves in a pack. Dr. Mech has published a few things on this, I can get you references if you like.
Dominance in the pack is typically gender-specific (males to males, females to females). When one dominant wolf is challenged, they can either accept the challenge and
LuthersMom 2 years ago
continued.... fight back, submit to the challenger and potentially be injured or killed and expected to take a lower rank; or the wolf can disperse or leave the pack. A typical pack in the wild is a family so some of the dominance you see with the IWC wolves may not accurately reflect wild wolf pack dominance as the parents are usually the dominant pair.
LuthersMom 2 years ago
it must be amazing being able to see these guys showing their natural behaviour and it must be a lovely feeling knowing your helping to protect them ^-^ thanks so much for taking your time to make these video's so we can see them too, you guys are doing great!
Charzard03 2 years ago
They're gorgeous
RandomQuoteOfTheDay 3 years ago 2
we hae killed enough of these beautiful creatures already. thank u for protecting them
pbig123 3 years ago 5
Well DONE... a GREAT example of dog behavior!
singerLakshmi 3 years ago
I love wolves a lot and don't ever want to see them get hunted. We need to teach these people that wolves can play an important role in our lives. Great job you guys! Keep teaching and those wolves out of danger!
slugger12 3 years ago 10
@slugger12 Me too!! I agree 100% I love wolfs with all my heart, and I don't ever want to see them harm in any ways, and yes they do play an important role in our lives! Ive been a member for some time now and I'm very pleased with the job their doing on teaching and keeping the wolfs OUT OF DANGER!
minytaina 1 year ago
I hope Sarah Palin will not see this video and find out the location
cat22203 3 years ago 19
amen.
pbig123 3 years ago
Not counting the tribute to Lakota, this is the BEST video to date. I think the staff at IWC is doing an AWESOME job and we must do our part to protect the wolves. We cannot leave it to the next person. We must stand up and do all we can to keep them on the endangered list. These majestic creatures must be protected and it is up to us!!!
skue 3 years ago 4
One of the best videos yet! The folks at the IWC are so respectful of the pack dynamics and so careful with the wolves in their care. Fantastic! More like this, please!
lebrow2 3 years ago 3
Thank you for sharing,
slmwv34 3 years ago 2
I think wolves are absolutely beautiful! FIVE stars; we must do all we can to help them, ensure their survival! Great vid!
txstoryteller 3 years ago 2
This is a good video. You can see how they respect each other. Maybe humans should learn a few things. Wolfs are very smart and take care of there own. Great video thank you so much. I am working to keep them on the endangered list. Where they should be.
diane189444 3 years ago 2
Wolves in the Ely area have been removed because of an increased population. However, wolves in other areas remain on the list.
kelbym07 3 years ago 2
Lovely looking wolves..where is this ?
neesan1 3 years ago
International Wolf Center in Ely, MN.
kelbym07 3 years ago