Majority of the people think of wolves as carnivorous, ferocious and savage animals. Any person who has been able to catch a glimpse of any type of wolf will surely run for their lives since they are known for being one of the most vicious and blood-thirsty animals. Moreover, Animal Corner (2005) stated that wolves have indeed upright ears, sharp teeth, pointed muzzles, inquiring eyes and other facial features that instantly convey this personality. However, the reality is that wolves are intelligent animals and they have the ability for making emotional attachments to other individuals. In addition, recent studies have found that pups show signs of attachment and then, distinctive affiliation and affinity towards familiar individuals prevails
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They survived by living in packs even though they keep running and hiding at the first sight of humans. For wolves, a pack is the basic unit, which can vary from 2 to 15 or more wolves. A pack is made when a male and a female wolf meet each other and stay together. The mated pair will find a territory to settle in and raise their offspring most years. Their cubs stay with them until they are old enough to leave home. Aside from being a pack with cubs and mated pair, there is also a specific order of rank and a well-developed social system in each pack. There are two separate hierarchies in most bigger packs. The first consists of the males, led by the alpha male and the other consists of the females, led by the alpha female. In larger packs of wolves, there is sometimes a ‘second in command'. These are known as the ‘Beta wolf or wolves'. Furthermore, Beta wolves typically take on the role of raising the alpha pairs offspring, often becoming surrogate mothers or fathers to the pups while the alpha pair is absent. Sometimes, if the alpha is an aging wolf, he will give up his position submissively and allow the beta to take his place. (Animal Corner, 2005) Each pack may also include pups, juveniles, and older wolves. The pack is very family oriented and there are strong bonds of attachment within each
They survived by living in packs even though they keep running and hiding at the first sight of humans. For wolves, a pack is the basic unit, which can vary from 2 to 15 or more wolves. A pack is made when a male and a female wolf meet each other and stay together. The mated pair will find a territory to settle in and raise their offspring most years. Their cubs stay with them until they are old enough to leave home. Aside from being a pack with cubs and mated pair, there is also a specific order of rank and a well-developed social system in each pack. There are two separate hierarchies in most bigger packs. The first consists of the males, led by the alpha male and the other consists of the females, led by the alpha female. In larger packs of wolves, there is sometimes a ‘second in command'. These are known as the ‘Beta wolf or wolves'. Furthermore, Beta wolves typically take on the role of raising the alpha pairs offspring, often becoming surrogate mothers or fathers to the pups while the alpha pair is absent. Sometimes, if the alpha is an aging wolf, he will give up his position submissively and allow the beta to take his place. (Animal Corner, 2005) Each pack may also include pups, juveniles, and older wolves. The pack is very family oriented and there are strong bonds of attachment within each