TIL there is no such thing as an alpha wolf. It's just bad science based on observations in captivity where wolves fight because they are bored. Wolves actually live in loving non hierarchal families

https://www.zmescience.com/feature-post/natural-sciences/animals/mammals/theres-no-such-thing-as-alpha-males-or-females-in-wolf-packs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/150gi0k/til_there_is_no_such_thing_as_an_alpha_wolf_its/