Comments on: On the Hysteria that Defines the Contemporary “Alpha Male”

By: David Thompson

David Thompson — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:47:38 +0000

Great job, it was very interesting and well done.

By: Lukobe

Lukobe — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:56:48 +0000

Hope you’re not implying that what’s good for the wolves should be good enough for us. Eugenicist, do you have a blog? Would love to read more of your thoughts.

By: eugenicist

eugenicist — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:21:38 +0000

Re: RU

“When you look at the fact that in wolf packs, only the alpha *couple* mates, and only with *each other*…Also the alpha pair is almost always the only pair to mate, to avoid over population.”

Perhaps this proves that wolves instinctively practice a form of eugenics?

By: Lukobe

Lukobe — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:32:31 +0000

Fascinating. That doesn’t sound like the sort of human society I’d want to live in.

By: retired urologist

retired urologist — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:49:29 +0000

When you look at the fact that in wolf packs, only the alpha *couple* mates, and only with *each other*, it appears to suggest that while the males are subservient to the alpha, the females are also subservient to the alpha female. It also suggests that, except for his relationship with the alpha female, the alpha male is sexually quite beta, to the point of celibacy, as far as the other females are concerned. I don’t think there’s a lot to be learned here about human behavior.

From wolfcountry.com: Mating season can be anywhere from January to April with the alpha female having only five to seven days of oestrus. During this time, the alpha pair may move out of the pack temporarily to prevent interruption from other pack members. Also the alpha pair is almost always the only pair to mate, to avoid over population.