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The myth of the alpha male in wolf packs debunked

Scientists refute the idea of a single dominant male in wolf packs.

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The fact

This belief, popularized by culture, does not match recent ethological observations.

Wolves would instead operate in cooperative family structures.

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Ce sujet corrige une idée reçue largement répandue, illustrant l’écart entre les représentations culturelles et les réalités scientifiques. Il contribue à une meilleure compréhension des dynamiques sociales chez les canidés.

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