Wolves is just a short name for Wolverhampton, and is not related to the wild animals that infest mountain areas and Byker. Lots of wolves together are known as a pack. A pack is a collection of wolves. The pack is very similar to a family. Some packs are large and have many wolves in them and some others are small and may have only two wolves in them. A typical pack of wild wolves would include: Mother and Father wolf (The alpha pair) Aunts and Uncles Their puppies
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Movement in Rankings
The rankings of a wolf pack do change over time. The leader of the pack may grow old or get injured and is not able to lead the pack. When this happens, the beta wolf (second in command) will assume the role of alpha.
Challenging the alpha wolf on a continual basis is usual for the beta wolf. This challenge is usually very light and is not serious. It is more of a test. As the years go by, a time will come when the beta will mount a serious challenge.
Even a serious challenge generally ends without harm to either animal. If the beta wins the battle, the old alpha may be allowed to stay in the pack for a while. This depends on how the alpha had ruled the pack.
Just like people, there are good rulers and bad rulers. If the alpha were a gentle ruler, they may allow the alpha to stay and take the role of caretaker for the puppies. In this case the alpha does not really exist in the pack rankings and does not stay in the pack very long.
If the alpha was a cruel ruler, the pack will banish him/her or possibly kill him/her. They will not let him/her stick around.
