The Myth of the “Alpha”: Why the Scientist Who Popularized It Took It Back
For years, nature documentaries, dog trainers, and even leadership books have talked about “alpha wolves” dominating their packs through force. That idea felt dramatic and satisfying… but it’s largely wrong. And the scientist who helped spread it, Dr. L. David Mech, has spent decades trying to correct the record. At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, where […]
