Leadership in wolf, Canis lupus, packs
Canadian Field-Naturalist
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Abstract
I examine leadership in Wolf (Canis lupus) packs based on published observations and data gathered during summers from 1986 to 1998 studying a free-ranging pack of Wolves on Ellesmere Island that were habituated to my presence. The breeding male tended to initiate activities associated with foraging and travel, and the breeding female to initiate, and predominate in, pup care and protection. However, there was considerable overlap and interaction during these activities such that leadership could be considered a joint function. In packs with multiple breeders, quantitative information about leadership is needed.
Suggested Citation
Mech, L.D., 2000, Leadership in wolf, Canis lupus, packs: Canadian Field-Naturalist, v. 114, no. 2, p. 259-263.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Leadership in wolf, Canis lupus, packs |
| Series title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Volume | 114 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2000 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | 259 |
| Last page | 263 |