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Are alpha males real?

The concept of the alpha male was first suggested in 1970 to explain the organization of wolves in a pack. But wildlife research biologist David Mech, who coined the term, never intended for "alpha ...
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 ...
Spoiler alert: This is not another academic’s diatribe against Donald Trump. I'm not qualified as a political commentator outside the privacy of my own home (and even there, my political wisdom is ...
There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of the most stressed out, ...