A group of wolves is led by a male wolf and a female wolf. The two wolves lead the hunting and get to eat the captured prey first. They are the only wolves in the group who have pups. The other members of the group help to feed and care for the pups. The group works together to stop other wolves from entering the area where they live. Identify the social structure and describe the social behaviors of the wolves. Explain how these behaviors help the wolves survive.

The other members o the groups help them to survive by taking care of the pups.If it want for them maybe they would die.So the social or connection they have with them will help them to connect with them when they grow

Alpha

- responsible for making decisions

Beta

- next best candidate for alpha

- advisor to alpha

Delta

- protects the pack

- aids in hunting

Omega

- responsible for watching boundaries of the territory

- social glue

- scapegoat

The alpha would lead the pack into hunting and territory fights, the ranking is important because the current lowest ranking would be used as a scapegoat so the rest of the pack can safely escape. Although there is a ranking system, each part is equally important.