The concept of alpha wolves is wrong, that concept was based on the old idea that wolves fight within a pack to gain dominance and that the winner is the 'alpha' wolf.
Savage Mates by Allie Santos | Goodreads
Wolf pack dynamics | Wolf pack, Wolf, Wolf dog
There's no such thing as 'alpha' males or females in wolf packs
Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth? - Scientific American
Wolf Packs & Their Pecking Order | Pets on Mom.com