Are wolves the worst bullies in the animal kingdom?

What you have heard is based on old science and prejudices. First, you get to read my rant. ***Start of rant*** Much has been published about wolves, most of it in such an authoritative tone that who could doubt it? read more

Wolves are no more bullies than any other animal in the animal kingdom. Whether you believe in a supreme deity or a scientific explanation for the creation of things, one thing is absolute: each animal under the skies, seas, and ground fulfills a specific niche or role within a given ecosystem. read more

Dogs and cats (and I'm assuming other social animals like horses, though I don't have much experience of them!) can also show tendencies to 'bully' when they have a lack of social skills. read more

Most animals live in some form of hierarchy, which means that ones that are higher up will bully those lower down the pecking order. read more