Skeptoid #1036: The Myth of the Alpha Wolf
From Skeptoid by Brian Dunning
April 14, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 1036
About this episode
This episode discusses the misconception of the alpha wolf in wolf packs.
It turns out there's probably no such thing as an alpha wolf. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
People in this episode
Host: Brian Dunning
Topics covered
- wolf behavior
- myth debunking
- animal hierarchy
- ecology
- wildlife
Keywords
- alpha wolf
- wolf packs
- myth
- animal behavior
- ecology
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