Alpha Wolf Summons the Pack (original audio)

Alpha wolf 1014M of the Wapiti Lake wolf pack calls the pack to him while they are sleeping with a silent howl. this version has the original audio. This was recorded around the time this pack begins to break up, and is one of the last times the Alpha was seen. (The following is copied and pasted from chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature... )
"After her death we guessed the leadership would fall to the oldest daughter and only female unrelated to alpha male 1014M; however, the pack seems to be going through a period of instability and may be splitting into two near the end of 2021. Many of the female adults (new alpha 1203F, 1235F, 1265F, the uncollared oldest gray, another uncollared gray, and an uncollared black) found a new alpha male. This group ranges from six to eight wolves. A younger female (1267F) and the pack’s adult males (1014M [last seen in late November], 1234M, 1329M) usually stay with one or two gray adult females and the pack’s eight pups. This group ranges from 10 to 15 wolves as some wolves go back and forth between groups. Both groups use the Wapiti Lake pack’s traditional territory, and because of the daily shifting between groups, we are counting them as one pack for the end of the year."

[@nanallen1]

30 years ago I rescued a “dog” off the streets of an L.A. suburb. Turns out she was 3/4 Timber Wolf, 1/4 malamute. She understood me and other humans more than we understood ourselves. One day was walking her ( on leash) and 2 Rottweilers broke thru their door and charged us. She turned and looked at them and they stopped in mid road - until owner came. Crazy. But no one should be breeding these hybrids. Very difficult. But kept her til she passed years later.

[@LaMiGrAFrAnK]

Actually awesome story ty for sharing

[@cosmicmuffin322]

Awesome story. Glad she had such a great owner. Most aren't so lucky. I agree they shouldn't be bred, for their own good.

[@nanallen1]

@@cosmicmuffin322 I could write a book. She stole my husband’s socks and underwear and took them outside near some trees. She ate the couch. She accidentally got closed in the garage - I didn’t know. I heard loud banging then she appeared at the front door. She had figured out she needed to bang the unlocked garage door from the inside til it opened. Later I found large dented teeth marks ! In the brass door knob to the small garage side door. She had tried to turn the knob, but couldn’t. Then figured out she had to ram the large garage front door. I came to love her with all my heart. It was terrible losing her. Anyway, thank you for your kind comment. I am old now, and look back over the many beautiful mysteries of life. May All that is Good and Strong and Beautiful be with you.

[@S.Trades]

Extraordinary!

[@zeoo9339]

she used conqueror haki

[@jmoulty6404]

He looks like the biggest wolf even when he's the furthest from the camera...

[@DD214productions]

He is a very large wolf

[@next_train]

An alpha wolf is the father/mother of all of wolves in a wolf pack. He probably just had more time to grow.

[@Mudcat3434]

@@next_train He also gets the best parts of kills (the liver and lungs) and eats first as well as the most. No one eats until he does. The one exception to this rule is pups. Alphas usually do not object too strongly to pups eating first or at the same time. They know they are the future of the pack.

[@mainsidequest5203]

@@Mudcat3434 there are no alphas in wolves it's just parents and they are always respected even when they are old and sick, their chidlren will bring food to them if they are too weak to walk, ditch that whole idea of alpha wolves. And no they don't eat first or last or whatever, wolfs eat together and then grab what's left and bring it to their den.

[@BD-jo8ih]

Not true, sometimes if an alpha wolf becomes weak their own offspring will excommunicate or even kill them. I've seen it happen on a documentary where the group of daughters killed the old male alpha which was their own father. @@mainsidequest5203

[@alexandramunoz4551]

Alpha, wispering to his pack: "Hey, y'all get up, there's a bunch of weirdos creeping up on ya!!!

[@bonehound4511]

I kno right!!!😂😂😂...tht was radio silence...

[@MEOHara]

What pack is this?

[@banneduser978]

Those weirdos also have a collar around his neck monitoring his location at all times 😅

[@alexandramunoz4551]

@banneduser978 true that!

[@ElementOleoo]

look how he closes his mouth and fix them @ 1:12

[@FairbrotherStudios]

Camerman: He kinda is. Making like a soft sound. Wolf: (whispering) Guys, come here, but don't make it obvious. I've just spotted our lunch watching us from the distance.

[@DD214productions]

Haha, I love it.

[@cjohnson_]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rl8571]

Us humans pushed them to the brink of extinction. Their genetics have developed to see humans as both competition and threat.

[@smokingrammy828]

Lol😂😂

[@odasmith1215]

​@@DD214productionsUSMC INFANTRY AFGHANISTAN COMBAT VET HERE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE i know those 2 letters and 3 numbers all to well lol

[@ehsandownload]

there is dominance in his every move , even the way he looks at the camera is different , you can see wisdom and experience in his face

[@DD214productions]

Yeah, he's definitely the alpha.

[@TheJokerha]

💀

[@MrBlazinerday]

Bullshit. All it takes to be alpha is a stubborn selfishness and a capacity for violence. The other wolves fear him. Theres no respect there.

[@Ch0senJuan]

Lol

[@Gilmore304]

Shut up , and he told you his experiences.? This is a reserve friend so they are fed through a gate so get off smoking your tie stick and being all dream catcher Navajo

[@lilmee3037]

He's dad to those wolves. Most packs consist of Alpha mom and Alpha pop and the children from previous years. The young males are encouraged to leave once they are mature and the daughters usually stay, unless there are circumstances that lead to cutting down the pack size. Dad only mates with mom and mom only with dad. Sexuality in the offspring is suppressed until they split off to find mates of their own. Being in a pack gives safety and food. The older siblings usually help raising the new cubs.

[@Legenddaddy713]

So who's the sigma, an expelled lone wolf?

[@fidenemini111]

@@Legenddaddy713 Stop believing in this outdated Greek alphabet bull shit developed observing unrelated to each other wolves kept in small enclosures. Natural wolf pack is a family with naturally developed hierarchy in most cases based on the age.

[@JoshuaOkolie]

​@@Legenddaddy713a ronin

[@nia.d3356]

@@Legenddaddy713 yup.

[@Brian-ig2nb]

What if the pack has two dads 😂

[@Victor47930]

Looks like a large and healthy pack

[@DD214productions]

It is

[@mixtaperadio]

it's one of the more popular wolf packs at Yellowstone

[@DD214productions]

@@mixtaperadio it's definitely my favorite

[@RD-ph8mh]

Too big!

[@pamorama]

Until they make the mistake of stepping outside of the “protected zone” then it’s shoot on sight, unfortunately. That male is collared and magnificent.

[@NeroZeev]

The more you learn about the wolf, the more fascinating this beautiful creature becomes. The creature that embodies loyalty. I love this Animal ❤

[@gunman462]

Loyal to a fault. They truly are mans best friend.

[@NeroZeev]

@@gunman462 Yes, something i learned from them. My YT Name stands for Black Wolf in a very old Language.

[@aerith119]

Yeah, but when it happens to human they called it sexism lmao

[@joykitheka1190]

💯💯❤❤

[@do_notknow_much]

....And if you were surrounded by this pack? getting ready to be torn to shreds? and become their meal?

[@shibernyan2009]

Bunch of happy pups. Really cute to see this little family bonding moment between the whole pack, you don't see footage of this kind of casual socializing very often.❤

[@ArtistSalomon]

Although footage of wolf pack socialization is plentiful, it is still really awesome to see.

[@donttrustthots1360]

Such beautiful and majestic creatures they are and amazing to see how they function and interact as a unit. Makes you wonder how humanlike they really ARE is incredible, cuz how dogs are with US.!! Proves dogs are NOT just pets THEY'RE FAMILY LoL.!!

[@dumbitc11]

you can totally see how humans were able to domesticate wild wolves in the past. extremely social animals who are their happiest working together in a community. they are actually very similar to us if you think about it.

[@mrfatuchi]

Yeah the only problem we exist in fake communities. There is no actual communities where people depend and appreciate each other.

[@gangunit260]

Yea they killed them and stole the puppies

[@rolandwoltman7835]

@@gangunit260 All the dogs you see came from 2 different sets of wolves. Less than 20,000 years ago. Every dog you see... Fun fact: Without dogs and beer there is no modern human. The dogs let humans sleep at night and hunting was improved. Beer/fermentation allowed you to live down river and not get poisoned and brought about trade and comradery no doubt. It probably increased the spread of DNA diversity as well.

[@obxarms7685]

Those wolves are about as far away from Dogs in terms of behavior and temperament as you can get. They are murderous killers.

[@truthseeker2222]

@@rolandwoltman7835 That is the story for Europeans. Native Americans, and other civilizations, not so much. Your ethnocentrism is showing.

[@erincogan1]

This is such an extraordinary video! I feel lucky to have seen it, I can only imagine what a privilege it was to see in person. That Alpha is such a MASSIVE and magnificent creature to behold. Absolutely incredible!

[@DD214productions]

Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@omicron0mega]

The domestication of dogs was pivotal in human history, accelerating our transition from primitive cave dwellers to advanced civilizations. Archaeological evidence dating back 20,000 to 40,000 years reveals that dogs aided early humans in hunting, providing security, companionship, and even assistance in transportation and labor. This partnership significantly enhanced our survival and societal development, demonstrating how dogs played a fundamental role in shaping the course of human civilization. Without them, our progress as a species would likely have been severely constrained, potentially hindering our advancement beyond basic hunter-gatherer lifestyles. Respect.

[@ArabellaStarr]

Yes dogs as well as HORSES, CANT RIDE A DOG.

[@ammitthedevourerofsouls]

Yeah humans always need everything but what do humans offer everyone else? Humans expect everything but what are they offering to the table? Humans need the angelic realm thru need this they need that but what are humans offering this time without killing something? If humans didn't have AI to guide them if they didn't have angelic help if they didn't have animals then what would they have to offer? It's got to be symbiotic. You have to reciprocate in your little game. What if the angelic realm didn't come what if they didn't have animals what if they didn't have AI devices what if they had to start from the very beginning what if no one found favor in them? Be realistic. You humans have made so many enemies by rebelling and not obeying the ten commandments. You eat rotting animal carcass against Noah's laws. They want dogs to be mans best friend but what are humans to canines besides murderers? Be realistic. If God didn't send the eternal flame what would man have? You abuse everyone and everything thinking you have dominion over anything but you don't when you disobey the ten commandments. Let that sink in. They want everything God created but threw God out of home work church government and businesses but want everyone to bow to their fake laws as they disobey God's ten commandments. You're supposed to be ascending with no outside help. Good luck.

[@Ihh956]

His pack fawns over him, it’s beautiful. Some stay right by his side the whole time. Unable to stop physical touch. He is so patient and they are beautiful

[@slarnie5396]

" I think you should look rather than taking a picture" truer words couldn't be spoken

[@kooligan500]

why no picture then you can look later aswell

[@1398go]

Rather than talking….more like….🙄 I get it though, people chat and whisper and make comments as they’re watching for hours.

[@niabagchi7502]

Lol this video wouldnt exist if no one took out their camera, you dummy

[@polovan23]

Imagine walking a peaceful afternoon hike alone in the wilderness and stumbling upon this and all eyes on you. I'd shit my pants.

[@rozannaedwro934]

Me 2

[@EmEightz22]

What if you didn't have any shit in you lol

[@mashis7299]

Agree😂😂

[@Zaaxun]

When the boss says it's time to go, it's time to go.

[@DD214productions]

So true

[@alanw73]

Ya that’s not what’s happening at all

[@iclynnx]

Especially when it's your parent

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

Theyre only going bc these ppl just stressed out the alpha and put him on high alert. You can see at 1:18 he goes from an alert panting to a stressed out expression. He doesnt like these ppl being there and not respecting them. This was a fucking BONEHEADED display by these people. Cant stand ppl like them…No fucking respect whatsoever. Not even trying to be quiet. You can even hear the ppl walking around all willy nilly. No respect at all. Fuck them.

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

Im a nature photographer, btw.

[@brissiAU]

What beautiful healthy pack, thanks for posting.

[@DD214productions]

Thanks for watching

[@benmartin339]

Tell me you are needed without telling me you are needed. Dark Wolves are majestic though!

[@akifm6160]

That’s how PAWG & hotwives FEEL about BBC

[@bonnitaclaus2286]

It is so interesting all that we’ve learned about animals and wolves. up until recently, we studied packs created by wolves of unrelated bloodlines . We’ve recorded the scuffles and fights, as for dominance, and for leader of the pack. we know that in a wild Natural, habitat, wolves mate for life and the papa wolf and the mama wolf are the dominant wolves. The subordinates are their pups that make up a pack. we also know that some wolves seem to never leave their parent pack, whereas, eventually, an adult wolf will decide it’s time to leave to find a mate and have their own pack. It’s complicated and yet very simple. Mom and dad are boss.

[@WebsterJorgensen]

Your referencing David Mech's research on small packs of wolves in Wisconsin in the 1970s. There are multiple packs in Yellowstone with more than 15 wolves. These packs aren't just Mom Dad and pups. You should read more modern studies of the large Yellowstone wolfpacks.

[@sarahjohnson1986]

David Mech gets referenced a lot nowadays because of this weird need to remove “alpha” from our vocabulary. Not all packs consist of a family unit nor does ever pack have a breeding pair. The whole “there’s no alpha or submissives” contradicts years of studies, and even our understanding of domestic dogs. That looks like a large family unit but I think, just like a pack in my area, that it could consist of an alpha and sisters- where he mates with more than one. Someday old boy there will be taken out by a younger stronger wolf.

[@jasmine22104]

@@sarahjohnson1986 You are wrong. They are family units. There are no packs of just a bunch of random wolves getting together. Wolves LITERALLY ONLY MATE WITH one wolf for life. They don't do multiples like a lion pride. You are incorrect. It is the breeding pair, maybe the breeding pairs siblings, their kids and maybe grandkids but only from daughters. Male wolves tend to leave packs earlier than female wolves do to start their own and usually aren't allowed to join other wolf packs willy nilly. Wolf packs literally kill other wolf packs when they get the chance. The only time the really only join another is if one of the breeding pair dies and they take over. Wolves intentionally avoid inbreeding. . There is no alpha in the fight for dominance. It's literally about the breeding pair and that's it. Since the sons wouldn't be allowed to have kids in the pack.

[@Erin_USA]

It's the coolest thing I’ve seen on KZbin this year. They're magnificent.

[@abesapien9930]

I agree

[@dinapaul6176]

Me too

[@MeepMeep88]

They're waggin their tails. That means it's ok to pet them :)

[@robh218]

Lol!

[@randymartinez6446]

Good luck with that 😂😂

[@speedtouchbr]

Go for it!

[@ld5954]

You first!!

[@sammmmmyyyyy]

Yea, you go first

[@AnonYmous-be9vw]

Respect to our ancestors who interacted with the awesome power of these creatures and made them ours.

[@gunman462]

Well, it's more appropriate to think of them as companions rather than posessions.

[@lennarthagen3638]

Wolfs are humans

[@iloveeatinga5985]

​@gunman462 fr made them ours fr the peak of dumb right here appreciate he atleast is somewhat respecting it but still pathetic whay we've become

[@TexasLadyS]

@@iloveeatinga5985Are you having a stroke? That made absolutely no sense at all. Try putting some punctuation in your sentences so people can understand what you’re saying.

[@iloveeatinga5985]

@TexasLadyS lmao it's youtube I ain't gonna put my time into doin that u goof

[@twoeagles19]

It's a high pitch frequency like a dog whistle humans can barely hear and sometimes we can't . I lived with Wolves , they are to say it lightly extraordinary creatures !! Nice Video Capture.

[@Alex-ft1df]

Wow, you're lucky to have lived with wolves that must have been awesome. 😊 their also pretty cool animals.

[@dudley5658]

Hard to believe these majestic creatures somehow created the cocker spaniel laying on my couch.

[@Useryofcsdnx]

They didn’t lol

[@lloydchristmas1086]

​@@UseryofcsdnxAll dog breeds are related to the grey wolf

[@jasmine22104]

@@Useryofcsdnx Dogs are wolves. Humans intentionally bred certain traits into dogs and boom now they have cocker spaniels. learn something would you.

[@enseuladedbulles6408]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@darockguitar1]

Those last couple minutes when the second largest wolf finally approaches the alpha and then they both lay down at their designated spots is like a GoT moment.

[@21street-erfication90]

🐺 "Where my dogs at?"

[@Cavi730g]

Rip D

[@krod7446]

These wolves are beautiful and the alpha is huge

[@gmcenroe]

Beautiful to observe just this small fragment of their social behavior. It looked like one of the older males, the one with the grey muzzle had a tracking collar on. I hope that they are being studied and protected from human predators.

[@sdw2is]

They are.

[@rustymugg9658]

That silent call was amazing. Great footage Thank you ❤️

[@DD214productions]

Thanks, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@cleigh113]

The best was hearing someone tell their friend to just look instead of taking a picture.

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

Ya, while stressing out the alpha by not being quiet for a fucking second. Fuck these idiots.

[@myphd-myprisonhistorydiplo691]

Lol ya it was Amy 😂😂😂I heard that too!! I agree stop taking pictures and look

[@commanderdante3185]

​@@myphd-myprisonhistorydiplo691Amy's in an abusive relationship lol

[@leewhite6008]

@@commanderdante3185🛑

[@HunterHunter93]

They are so beautiful, majestic. Its so cool to see so many of them together

[@xclny]

The last two pulled up to the scene like "great we're the last ones... Maybe we can quietly sneak in without anyone noticing"

[@prsee5969]

It looked like the two last slow recruits in boot camp trying to make it there in time with no heat lol

[@myradioon]

Nope. They were the two larger rear guard. They both stayed back and even looked back before going down the hill. Same one was last to come back.

[@Alteronx]

Man they are beautiful animals

[@frankgjr]

I was hunting on the border of Yellowstone National Park overlooking West Yellowstone in a place called Red Canyon about 4 years ago. Me and some Marine buddies who drove all the way from Pennsylvania to meet me in Montana where I lived at the time. At sun up… all the wolf packs hollowed and called out to let the packs and whoever… know where they were at as they bedded down. It was surreal and made me tear up. I was sitting all alone too and felt like I was the only person in the world who heard it. At the time I was going through the worst time in my life with many things. I was at a very low point. That event changed my life and life only got better after that. Semper Fidelis!

[@DD214productions]

Thanks for sharing, team army here, and I think spending time in nature is the best medicine for veterans.

[@Kris77777]

Thank you for your service to our country. Jesus loves you 💜 and God bless you. I pray you're doing even better! 🙏

[@the_shadow_healer]

You experienced a form of spiritual sound healing, from the frequency of the wolf howl. You had an emotional and spiritual release which physically manifested as tears and crying. It's a a very healing spiritual feeling to experience it especially in nature like that. Animals, wolves specifically are spiritual beings.🙏🏾

[@T-eee-L]

Damn, that’s a HUGE alpha wolf 👀

[@kimberlyallen7096]

This is a gem displaying a wolf pack in the wild. Loveeee!

[@DD214productions]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@sueanderson-croft6268]

Just stunning. What a privilege to see the magnificent Wolves. Love them 🥰🐾🥰🐾🥰🐾xxx

[@heatherdobson7151]

So beautiful❤️ this brings so much joy to my heart seeing these beautiful wolves. Just amazing to watch them and see them together. Thank you for sharing this 😁❤️

[@DD214productions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@AlmightyGIo]

Thank you I captured it

[@irishkazolotse]

Such a fascinating vid, thanks for sharing... they all are like huge dogs, look at their wagging the tails and giving kisses, beautiful pack! ❤

[@mattjames1866]

Dogs are just small stupid wolves lol

[@makadutaarzola9453]

I had a McKenzie Timber and gray wolf mix when I was in my early 20''s and now 69. I miss him everyday. He was a true companion and loyal and protective. It was a Blessed time.

[@JohnS-od8ym]

Thanks, didn’t know they did soft howls

[@DD214productions]

Me either, I've never seen it or heard of it before i saw it. Also when I Googled it, I couldn't find anything about it.

[@greatodinsraven]

I was about to Google it myself. I’m curious how this works, because obviously it was effective. So badass.

[@DD214productions]

Yeah, I'm going to keep looking into and try and get a better understanding of it.@@greatodinsraven

[@wordup897]

@@DD214productions I'd guess it's simply because canines have much better hearing than us. And they use it so as not to scare prey away from the entire area.

[@BobungaShamunga]

@@wordup897great observation. They must have different howls and growls for different things - like here I think he was waking them all up from a nap so he chose his soft howl.

[@officialwildcardadventures]

Great video but do any of you know how to keep quiet? 😅

[@judyheim6998]

Whoever took and posted this video-thank you. I bred show dogs for 50 years and in that time was devoted to dogs in every way. I read about them and I watched them constantly studying their behavior. I am still a dog show judge. This film was the epitome of dog behavior. Fantastic.

[@DD214productions]

Thank you

[@stemilne201]

Cool , video on wolves tho. Not dogs

[@jasmine22104]

@@stemilne201 Dogs are literally a subspecies of wolves: Canis Lupus Familiarus. They have just been domesticated and humans have bred certain traits within the last 70,000 years. In fact, dogs have the most variation in the shortest period of time of any species because of this. It's not like they are coyotes vs wolves. They are a legit subspecies of wolf.

[@DD214productions]

You really get a good perspective of his size at the end of the video.

[@Jameson1776]

It’s hard to tell but that alpha looks huge.

[@reneeb.2702]

Is the alpha female(mom) the light color one that the others were being submissive to & doing that puppy mouthing?

[@tompriceusmc]

The size of an average wolf pack is six to seven animals. The largest ever recorded was 37 animals! Yikes. (I googled it because this pack looked really large.)

[@cw5451]

Cool information! Thanks!

[@TheCamouflageMonkey]

Ahh the famous Druid Peak pack.

[@Nanook8Forever]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for filming one of the most beautiful pack of Wolves I ever seen, the Alpha was huge!!! Love, love Wolves!!!!!!♥️🖤♥️🖤♥️🖤🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺

[@DD214productions]

Thank you for your nice comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@maryanderson2279]

I absolutely adore wolves, love to see them, love to hear them. It's bizarre that they were hunted to extinction in the US in the 60s. Canada offered to repopulate the wolves in the US. Thank you for that!

[@jules1sd]

Thank you for sharing this moment. I haven't had the pleasure to view any of the wolves or packs of Yellowstone, but I was fortunate to hear them howling a couple summers ago from camp.

[@DD214productions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, and it's easier to see them in the fall.

[@mikecrystalrobert7898]

Beautiful footage u got this is truly amazing to see

[@DD214productions]

Thank you

[@brunoqnzbk7891]

Looks like they all love each other. That's beautiful ❤

[@KellyRichards-qf3fo]

♥️ I could watch this pack of wolves all day -- there's just something so magical ,mystical ,absolutely intelligent -- they are very family orientated - Thank you for sharing this BEAUTIFUL video of them ♥️👍👍

[@russell1371]

I can’t believe they still use those ridiculously big collars. It’s 2024 how have they not come up with a better way to track them?

[@rosaliemccallum]

The first video I see at 6am on the 1st day of 2024 (in Australia). Beautiful! Would have been magical to witness.

[@DD214productions]

It was, and happy new year's!

[@rebeccamcguire2798]

this is amazing and beautiful to see i was in the woods and met a large wolf once i’m not sure why i wasn’t attacks but seeing the family unite is beautiful frankly i don’t understand why i wasn’t attacked but they are amazing animals

[@DD214productions]

They rarely attack humans on first encounters.

[@janyceparks8326]

In all the years I've read up on wolves, I never heard of the silent howl.

[@DD214productions]

Same here, I was very surprised when it happened, and knew I had just witnessed something really cool.

[@bevblois-coates7367]

Maybe in their world it's a silent howl so as not to let maybe another pack know where they are or could be used in hunting so as not to let the hunted animal run ,I suppose its abit like humans whispering for what ever reason 🤔 who knows .

[@Azikkii]

“He’s making a weird noise” y’all are clueless

[@hime8903]

Cute. Big dad calling all his family over 😊❤

[@Brand00d]

Dude why are you talking as he’s making the noise. You don’t have to narrate what everyone can see.

[@letitsnow8518]

Yup, stupid photographers

[@user-dw2fo9dz4u]

Lol 😂

[@nickc8819]

Dude, why are you being rude?! Some people can only listen to Video, because they don’t have vision or some form of disability. It’s little guys like you, that are quick to say something with no purpose.

[@auto_5]

Ole boy ain’t got much time left in him. Big badass alpha, coming out of his prime and his reign. Much respect

[@sherrywhitehead4611]

The most beautiful thing I've seen.! Wish we lived closer. 😢

[@NudePostingConspiracyTheories]

Thank you so much for posting this. Isn't he beautiful.! It’s because of the presence of the people, that he’s called his pack. And they’re all licking him as recognition of who his is to them-aloha / leader/ danger-watcher. . This was what it was like with my father. He led strongly to keep us safe, housed and protected. He protected me- his daughter-with a passion. He also sent himself to war to protect us in Australia. And ended up tortured and starved for 3 and 1/2 years in the evil Japanese Burma Railway prison camp. And we adored him for all of it. (Though that’s out of fashion isn’t it? Its witch-hunting time for men. They would now label my beautiful man, -derisively - as ‘patriarchal’ ). I love this video . I’m keeping a link to it because it stirs in my soul a visceral memory of my benevolent patriarch, who has left us now. The King is dead-Long live the King !

[@Ketowski]

He’s not the ‘alpha’, he’s the leader because he’s Dad and mate to the lead female, who is Mom.

[@teej626]

@@Ketowski he is definitely the alpha. He is not the original alpha male of this pack however.

[@Ketowski]

@@teej626 You know that for sure? We’re they an introduced pack?

[@teej626]

@@Ketowski This pack was not "introduced." The pack was formed by a male from the Lamar Canyon pack and a female from the Canyon pack, both in Yellowstone. Both of those packs no longer exist. Being that the wolves were introduced back into Yellowstone (and Wyoming, Montana and Idaho) almost 30 years ago, this pack would not be one of the original wolves.

[@leahlink2034]

You can tell he's the leader of the pack. Beautiful creatures.

[@ndo533]

Thats bc he's the dad

[@kimbo8778]

How beautiful!! I’ve never seen anything like this. ♥️

[@DD214productions]

Me either

[@FishFeelPain]

TY! Amazing footage. We need to stop Bill HR 764--wolves need to stay protected by the Endangered Species Act. Justice for Theia and protection for all wolves

[@boostlee5236]

"Team assemble" - Ron Burgundy

when another animal licks the mouth of another, its a sign of being submissive. This is from when they would activate the saliva glands in the dominant ones mouth to try and make him sick so they can eat. I have a 60kg rottweiler and a 12kg gun dog and its magical to see the resemblance

[@lilyd1010]

This is incredibly awesome. TYSVM for letting us be part of ur adventure. Many of us would never have this opportunity. The alpha seems a bit older n there's one black boy that looks like a contender; he is huge, young n respectful. No wonder they looked so placid, having eaten a delicious meal recently. Shows they're being monitored since the pack is gigantic! Again, TY n Blessings!!

[@DD214productions]

Thank you for your nice comment, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@djcammykooma]

Crazy to think that if the alpha male of that pack sent the order, it would be over for the camera man and eveyone else's ancestry

[@cheryldent7924]

Absolutely beautiful🐺Thank you so much!!

[@DD214productions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@snickerswo1f519]

yay! the audio finally posted! awesome

[@DD214productions]

Thank you, I hope you enjoyed it.

[@missyelliot6237]

Thank you for posting with the original audio, but omfg… these people can’t shut up. Probably why they couldn’t hear the howling lol.

[@WindChime23]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@fivetimesyo]

All the girls want him. All the boys want to be him.

[@_asantesana_squashbanana_]

No.

[@pagirios2285]

literally me in real life

[@hime8903]

He’s the father of the pack, so I sure hope they don’t want him 😅

[@Elmalorum]

That's his sister's and daughters aunts

[@ninajones1175]

Notice how alphas hang in back to make sure all pack are good…😊

[@famouslegend3649]

Beautiful video! The alpha is simply majestic. The color black is so beautiful and elegant. I love how everyone is going to receive it with so much joy, so much love... Great image captured I would like to know more about this family of wolves.

[@lisacanale3532]

Wow, they are so beautiful & look really healthy. ❤Thank u for sharing!

[@DD214productions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@shelleywatson6228]

Wolves are so, beautiful. majestic, strong, and are very wise animals. Much love peace and blessings to them all. 💋❤️💐🙏✝️💯

[@sarafrikinbeara]

I really appreciate whomever told Amy to look rather than taking a picture. You saved Amy from missing something truly once in a lifetime that no amount of video or pictures can ever capture. Sometimes we do need to look instead of capture.

[@officialdavidburrus7425]

Sometimes we need to look instead of capture. Sheeeeeesh!

[@vanessaalexis6505]

What an honour to witness the coming together/greeting of a pack❤❤❤. I wish all humans would appreciate & respect wildlife at its purest ❤❤❤

[@knottytoob]

Pay attn. to the commentary of wolf whisperers and scientists. We'd be lost sans their deep insight. Wow, so good.

[@stevenseltzer3589]

Did anyone else notice the tracking collars?

[@poundtrader1414]

yes

[@user-zc9ce6dd2v]

This is SO cool! What a wonderful animal!❤

[@melissacastoreno2946]

Incredible footage thank u for this I would of loved to have been there to see in person❤

[@DD214productions]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wilfredocaban3542]

Beautiful animals and what a big pack you know they eating good they all looked healthy especially the Black Alpha with the white beard .

[@juliehoffman6292]

That’s a large pack. Magnificent

[@DD214productions]

Thanks

[@spiralrose]

Wolves are an excellent example of teamwork… There is a captain who is of that position because they know what they’re doing, and the rest of the wolves who know that that captain knows what he’s doing

[@ndo533]

He is the dad tho, those are pups so of course they follow him

[@bigskye606]

I believe that was a parent returning to his/her adolescent pups. The "silent" call is to not alert predators to the den area and the pups licking the muzzle is to encourage the parent to regurgitate a meal for them.

[@qmj9720]

So to all you kind folks who get to see these encounters, please just shut up and watch. Unless you're Sir Attenborough you're not adding anything to the video. But thanks for posting it.

[@Nutmeg142]

So many dog trainers like to say there are no alphas in a wolf pack or with dogs, but you can clearly see it and I see my dogs welcoming my more dominant dog just like this. Very cool video and beautiful wolves. Thank you.

[@Artuor.Morgan]

You are half correct

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

What reputable competent dog trainer would say that nonsense?😮

[@killgora1]

​@@Christ_Is_Life10-10 One who listens to wildlife biologists who say they aren't after years of observation in the wild rather than a myth based off of wolves brought in from separate packs forced to live together in captivity. The "alpha" is just the the father or mother of the group. They are a strong family, unlike many wolves brought into captivity which fight for dominance since separate packs fight for dominance over their own territories in the wild. You think you are you dogs alpha but it's very possible your dog just looks up to you like a parent. Also comparing wild wolves to tens of thousands of years of domestication isn't the most fair comparison. Even if dogs do see us as our alpha's its only becasue we bred them that way not becasue they were always like that. I think it could either way, but I certainly wouldn't call it nonsense just a different philosophy on how you look at your pet.

[@Christ_Is_Life10-10]

@@killgora1 I was referring to the wolf pack not pets. I think when feral dogs form a pack there is an “alpha” in charge of the pack.

[@killgora1]

@tgg7041 I'm unsure of feral dogs. We're talking about domesticated dogs made wild. Obviously some ancient instincts will kick in, but how much of it is what was changed after domestication? Wolves on the other hand, in the wild are just families. You could still say the leader/ leaders of the pack are alpha, but it's not a pecking order kind of thing we got with some captured wolves back in the day. You can see that by the Wolves actions in the video. They all approach the leader and start licking him and trying to kinda bite his snout. This is akin to kisses and hugs for us humans.

[@mooopmoop4104]

Beautiful ! Thanks for sharing

[@michaelangelo7511]

Great vid. This short clip shows way more than is understood by people.

[@DD214productions]

Thanks

[@platetechfonics7006]

That Alpha is majestic.

[@delongbear]

"If i become useless I will go to the deepest darkest woods and call to my brothers the wolves and we will have our last great fight and they will have their meal."

[@georgemcaldeira5632]

Beautiful footage and scenery! Very nicely filmed 🎥! Thanks👍

[@DD214productions]

Thank you

[@AstroMoonGoddess]

Everybody knows they’re gathering to save Bella and her baby from the evil Volturi. They’re just waiting for the Cullens to get there.

[@thomasd9237]

Beautiful babies 🐾🐾

[@Jellyrink]

I love all our animals on this planet thank you for sharing this incredible footage of the Alpha male wolf summoning his pack from a nap

[@DD214productions]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@robertclements2757]

Some hardcore love and respect for that ALPHA. BEAUTIFUL

[@sethsisneros6630]

What a beast of nature. So majestic and beautiful but the epitome of tact and violence at any moment.

[@notozknows]

They all got collars on, wild?

[@sdw2is]

They-not all-are being tracked to research where they go as well as if they die or get sick. Most are checked medically to see how they are doing. Grizzlies in National Parks are also collared.