The concept of the alpha male isn't standing up to reality. A large majority of primate communities have shared dominance, meaning either sex can come out on top. And though the idea of male dominance ...

We also know that within normal ranges, testosterone levels are not strongly predictive of aggression. In the amygdala, a ...

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Nick Adams, the rightwing influencer who many people thought was a parody account because his “alpha male” persona is so over the top, has been named U.S. ambassador to Malaysia. Adams is known for ...

New research on Monday contradicted the commonly held idea that males dominate females among primates, revealing far more nuanced power dynamics in the relationships of our close relatives. "For a ...

Observations of “alpha male” behavior among apes — including some of humans’ closest relatives in the animal kingdom — have helped shape the archetype of the dominant male into a controversial ...

The term "alpha male" was coined in 1970 to describe wolves. But what does science think about the term now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...