David Mech Wolf Studies

Research publications by L. David Mech. Related reference: <a href="https://dogtraining.world/knowledge-base/david-mechs-explanation-of-the-term-alpha-in-wolf-packs/">Mech’s explanation of “alpha” terminology</a>.

Alpha Status, Dominance, and Division of Labor in Wolf Packs

Publication L. David Mech (1999). Alpha Status, Dominance, and Division of Labor in Wolf Packs. Canadian Journal of Zoology 77: 1196–1203. Download article (PDF) Abstract The prevailing view of a wolf (Canis lupus) pack is that…

Leadership in Wolf, Canis lupus, Packs

Publication L. David Mech (2000). Leadership in Wolf, Canis lupus, Packs. Canadian Field-Naturalist 114(2): 259–263. Download article (PDF) Abstract I examine leadership in Wolf (Canis lupus) packs based on published observations and data gathered during summers…

Leadership Behavior in Relation to Dominance and Reproductive Status in Gray Wolves, Canis lupus

Publication Rolf O. Peterson, Amy K. Jacobs, Thomas D. Drummer, L. David Mech and Douglas W. Smith (2002). Leadership Behavior in Relation to Dominance and Reproductive Status in Gray Wolves, Canis lupus. Canadian Journal of Zoology…

Prolonged Intensive Dominance Behavior Between Gray Wolves, Canis lupus

Publication L. David Mech and H. Dean Cluff (2010). Prolonged Intensive Dominance Behavior Between Gray Wolves, Canis lupus. Canadian Field-Naturalist 124(3): 215–218. Download article (PDF) Abstract Dominance is one of the most pervasive and important behaviors…

Group Composition Effects on Aggressive Interpack Interactions of Gray Wolves in Yellowstone National Park

Publication Kira A. Cassidy, Daniel R. MacNulty, Daniel R. Stahler, Douglas W. Smith and L. David Mech (2015). Group Composition Effects on Aggressive Interpack Interactions of Gray Wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Behavioral Ecology 26(5): 1352–1360.…