A wolf considered a "rising star" in one of the world's most famous packs was shot and killed last month, officials say Wildlife experts said the animal, Wolf 1478F, appeared to be next in line to ...

During the past six months, I’ve received no fewer than 20 emails asking if alpha dogs and wolves really exist. All were truly interested in learning more about this question, while two were very ...

The cover of the book "The Alpha Female Wolf: The Fierce Legacy of Yellowstone's 06," by Rick McIntyre. Rick McIntyre’s “The Alpha Female Wolf” is not only a vibrant look into the lives of wolves, ...

Editor’s note: This is the third installment of Howl, a five-part written series and podcast season produced in partnership between the Idaho Capital Sun, States Newsroom and Boise State Public Radio.

A recent New Yorker essay called "The Myth of the Alpha Wolf" by Rivka Galchen caught my attention and that of numerous people who emailed me about it. My purpose here is to clarify a number of points ...

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