the highest rank in the social order of each wolf pack. There are both alpha male and alpha female within each pack. Usually this pair are the parents of most of the other members of the pack, as generally only the Alpha pair mate. Alpha is the first letter in the Greek alphabet.

The top rank in the social order of the wolf pack. Since a separate social hierarchy exists for males and females, a pack has both an alpha male and an alpha female. They are usually the parents of most of the other members of the pack.

the dominant member (or pair) of a group such as a pack.

Term used to describe the highest ranked or most dominant individual of one's sex. Used of social animals: the alpha female of the wolf pack..

the leader or most important member of a wolf pack

1. First letter of the Greek alphabet 2. In wolf packs, the designation given to the dominant male and female individuals. Also referred to as the Alpha Male and Alpha Female. 3. A small lake in the North Brule drainage ()

In social animals, the alpha male or alpha female is the individual in the community whom the others follow and defer to. Where one male and one female fulfill this role, they are referred to as the alpha pair.