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Movement in Rankings:
The rankings of a wolf pack do change over time.
The leader of the pack may grow old or get injured and is not able to lead the pack.
When this happens, the beta wolf (second in command) will assume the role of alpha.
Challenging the alpha wolf on a continual basis is usual for the beta wolf.
This challenge is usually very light and is not serious.
It is more of a test.
As the years go by, a time will come when the beta will mount a serious challenge.
Even a serious challenge generally ends without harm to either animal.
If the beta wins the battle, the old alpha may be allowed to stay in the pack for a while. This depends on how the alpha had ruled the pack.
Just like people, there are good rulers and bad rulers.
If the alpha were a gentle ruler, they may allow the alpha to stay and take the role of caretaker for the puppies.
In this case the alpha does not really exist in the pack rankings and does not stay in the pack very long.
If the alpha was a cruel ruler, the pack will banish him/her or possibly kill him/her. They will not let him/her stick around.
It pays to be NICE !
This is nothing I invented this is the real life among wolfs!!!!!!!!!!
The last months I don't feel I am a good co-leader anymore.
Some times it's better that the old wolf gives space to the younger wolfs to rule.
why not!!!
I can understand that I am old but I am not an idiot !!??
Go on with the clan I will stay a member for ever, if the co-leaders allow that.
If you need me I will always be there for you all l!!! : c.schoonheim@wanadoo.nl
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Trouw zijn de wonden van een vriend;, maar de kussen van een vijand zijn bedrieglijk.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful
The rankings of a wolf pack do change over time.
The leader of the pack may grow old or get injured and is not able to lead the pack.
When this happens, the beta wolf (second in command) will assume the role of alpha.
Challenging the alpha wolf on a continual basis is usual for the beta wolf.
This challenge is usually very light and is not serious.
It is more of a test.
As the years go by, a time will come when the beta will mount a serious challenge.
Even a serious challenge generally ends without harm to either animal.
If the beta wins the battle, the old alpha may be allowed to stay in the pack for a while. This depends on how the alpha had ruled the pack.
Just like people, there are good rulers and bad rulers.
If the alpha were a gentle ruler, they may allow the alpha to stay and take the role of caretaker for the puppies.
In this case the alpha does not really exist in the pack rankings and does not stay in the pack very long.
If the alpha was a cruel ruler, the pack will banish him/her or possibly kill him/her. They will not let him/her stick around.
It pays to be NICE !
This is nothing I invented this is the real life among wolfs!!!!!!!!!!
The last months I don't feel I am a good co-leader anymore.
Some times it's better that the old wolf gives space to the younger wolfs to rule.
why not!!!
I can understand that I am old but I am not an idiot !!??
Go on with the clan I will stay a member for ever, if the co-leaders allow that.
If you need me I will always be there for you all l!!! : c.schoonheim@wanadoo.nl
_________________
Trouw zijn de wonden van een vriend;, maar de kussen van een vijand zijn bedrieglijk.
Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful
I may look down and out but when you think I'm down I'll make a comeback and put YOU in your PLACE 
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