This chapter uncovers the truth about alpha wolves, showcasing how pack dynamics are based on family structures rather than dominance battles. Follow a scientist challenging misconceptions despite facing resistance from publishers and the scientific community.
The researcher who popularized the idea of the alpha wolf has spent decades trying to take it back. Our friends over at Pablo Torre Finds Out try to uncover how science got it wrong.
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