The Dominant Animal in a Social Hierarchy, Such as a Wolf

question 40

Multiple Choice

The dominant animal in a social hierarchy, such as a wolf pack, is called the

• A) omega.
• B) alpha.
• C) king.
• D) master.
• E) leader.

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