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* For all those who don't know about basic wolf pack hierarchy, I'll be explaining it here. I'll be listing the ranks in order.

First the alphas. There are only two alphas. The alphas are the absolute leaders of the pack, they make the major decisions and are often the only pair allowed to have pups. The pack will often start off with one alpha (male or female) until choosing a mate. The mate they choose becomes the other alpha. When hunting/feeding, they get the first share of meat, and whatever choice parts they wish.

Now, the betas. They are second in command to the alphas. They are often bigger and stronger than the alphas, for their job is to carry out the will of the alphas and enforce their decisions. There are only up to two betas, a male and a female, they are mates. In larger packs, the alphas may permit the betas to have pups. When hunting/feeding, they get the second share of meat, after the alphas are finished. They can choose whichever parts they want that the alphas haven't claimed.

Next come the gammas. They are third in command and help the betas enforce things, yet they are not as dominant or powerful. There are 1 or sometimes 2 gamma pairs, who are usually mates. They are VERY rarely allowed to have pups. When hunting/feeding, they eat after the betas, choosing whatever parts they want that the betas haven't taken.

After gammas, come mid-ranking wolves, sometimes called deltas. Mid-ranking wolves make up the majority of the pack, and their job is to make it look as if the pack has more members than it actually does. This discourages predators or other packs from attacking. It is also their job to protect the important members of the pack when a stressful situation arrives. There is no distinct number of mid-ranking wolves, it differs with each pack. When hunting/feeding, they eat after the gammas. This is often messy, because there are quite a few mid-ranking wolves, and they sometimes fight over choice parts.

Then, the low-ranking wolves. Usually young or old and weak wolves, they very often help take care of any pups when the pack is out hunting. They sometimes get picked on by more powerful woves, but this is not very common. There is no definate number of low-ranking wolves in a pack. When hunting/feeding, they eat after the mid-ranking wolves. There is not much choice when it gets down to the low-ranking wolves, so fighting is uncommon during feeding with this rank.

After them, comes the omega. While his position is the lowest in the pack, he is also a valuable specialist member. His job is to break up fights and lower the stress in tense situations, like feeding time. He also sometimes is left behind during hunting to watch the pups. When hunting/feeding, the omega eats last. However, in return for his services, the alphas often have saved some quality meat for the omega wolf. There is only one omega wolf, male or female.

Finally, the pups** Pups are not an actual rank, but they are below the omega wolf. The pups are left behind by the den site when the pack hunts, with either the omega, or often a low-ranking female wolf. Food is always brought back for the pups when the pack goes hunting. This meat is diveded between the pups and the wolf who was watching them.

Hunters and nannies are NOT actual ranks. They are specialized jobs/positions. Nannies are often low-ranking female wolves, or an aunt to the alphas' pups. Their job is to watch the pups while the rest of the pack hunts. Hunters consist of all of the wolves except the nanny wolf and the pups. Sometimes not all of the wolves hunt at once. The best hunters are smaller built and very swift in movement.

Note: I have done much research, and this information is taken from several reliable sources, mostly books and articles, some videos and documentaries.

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** The pups' growth rate is as follows:

For the first 2weeks of their lives, pups cannot hear nor see. They guide themselves to their mother's teats using their sense of smell and heat. Their diet consists of only their mother's milk. They do not leave the den, unless the mother decides to move them, in which case she will carry them. The only wolves allowed in the den to see the pups are the mother and father. The mother relies on the father to bring her food, but she may leave the den briefly to get water.

2 weeks: At 2 weeks old, the pups' eyes open. They can now see, but not hear. Their diet is still made up of only milk. They are not allowed out of the den, unless their mother moves them. The only wolves allowed in the den are the mother and father. The mother relies on the father to bring her food, but she may leave the den briefly to get water.

3 weeks: At 3 weeks old, the pups' ears open. They can now hear and see, but their diet is still only milk and they are not allowed out of the den unless their mother moves them. The only wolves allowed in the den are the mother and father. The mother can leave the den for brief periods of time to get food and water for herself.

4 weeks: At 4 weeks old, the pups milk teeth come in and they start to eat semi-solids regurgitated for them, however they still drink their mother's milk. They are now allowed outside of the den, but they must stay close and under their mother's supervision. They meet the other pack members now.

5-6 weeks: At 5 to 6 weeks old the pups are still eating semi-solids and milk, but they are allowed to roam the territory under close supervision from the pack.

7 weeks: At 7 weeks old the pups are given solid food, but they still drink their mother's milk.

9 weeks: At 9 weeks old the pups are completely weaned; they no longer need their mother's milk. They now eat solid meat like the rest of the pack. Their bodies are now taking on adult shape, but they are still small, however growing fast.

8 months: At around 8 months old, the pups are allowed on their first hunt with the pack. They are allowed off to wander on their own now, as they are almost at their adult size.

1 year: At a year old, the pups are usually at their adult size. They are now adolescents.

1.5 years: At a year and a half, the pups are almost considered adults. (adolescent/adult)

2 years: At 2 years old, they are considered fully-grown adults.