Over the last few years, wolf memes have become increasingly popular among Gen Zers. The latest TikTok obsession involves users and brands roleplaying as "alpha wolves." The meme also has a somewhat ...

If you’ve ever heard the term “alpha wolf,” you might imagine snapping fangs and fights to the death for dominance. The idea that wolf packs are led by a merciless dictator is pervasive, lending ...

A recent New Yorker essay called "The Myth of the Alpha Wolf" by Rivka Galchen caught my attention and that of numerous people who emailed me about it. My purpose here is to clarify a number of points ...