We often think of “wolves” as one thing, but just like humans, each wolf has its own unique personality. These individual differences influence how they hunt, how they interact with their pack, and even their broader role in the ecosystem.
New research is showing just how important these personality differences are, challenging some of our long-held assumptions about wolf behavior.
So, let’s take a closer look at the surprisingly varied personalities of wolves, how those personalities can impact the world around them, and what this means for how we manage wolf populations.