The theory goes that gray wolf packs consist of a variety of unrelated individual wolves all competing for dominance, with the leaders being the “alpha” male and female, while lesser wolves are relegated to “beta” positions, with the bottom of the bottom being the “omega” wolves.
An omega wolf can be either male or female and is the scapegoat, the lowest ranking member of the pack. The omega lives on the outskirts of the pack, usually eating last. The omega serves as both a stress-reliever and instigator of play.
Alphas rank at the top of the socio-sexual hierarchy followed closely by beta. Whereas omegas rank at the bottom of the hierarchy. The key difference between alpha, beta, omega is that while alpha males are the leaders and don't lack confidence, beta males are the quiet, loyal followers.
In most wolf packs, there will be an alpha male and female and frequently an omega male and female. In wolf hierarchy, the males tend to dominate other males and the females dominate other females so that there is generally a low ranking member of each sex.
Omegas are the lowest rank in the canine shapeshifter hierarchy. These wolves or coyotes are not members in a pack, or have no affiliation with an alpha or an experienced beta. Like betas, an omega shapeshifter's eyes will glow bright gold or steel blue.
The Zeta Werewolves, as described in Kate Argent's Hunting Diary, are "Intelligent Beta Werewolves" that are an Alpha's "left hand" and specialize in both Strategy and Pack Coordination.
Although not as powerful as an Alpha, Beta werewolves are noticeably stronger than Omega Werewolves. Beta werewolves are normal humans who are turned by an alpha or born to a werewolf. Betas follow their alpha's orders and are the main members of the pack. Betas are the most common werewolf type.
Far more challenging however is life of the omega wolf. Their role is to act as the ' social glue', providing light relief within the volatile pack by promoting periods of play, and calming the others in times of conflict.
Zeta (1-3) - The war general of the pack. They take direct orders from the Alpha in case of a war. The Alpha may be the one to declare war, but the Zeta leads the army and plan the plans for war. They also train new recruits for position as a Eta and Eta or more to take his or her place in future.
Omega. The omega is the most subordinate member of the pack, this wolf typically was the runt of the litter, and has grown up to be weaker and smaller than the rest. Wolves occupying this lowly position are not shamed or striving to rise up the ranks, they simply rank lowest, typically due to size and strength.
Between Alphas and Betas, only females can carry on a pregnancy, but male Omegas are often envisaged as being able to become pregnant via a uterus connected to the rectum, and Alphas can impregnate regardless of their main gender.
“Usually bookworm types or studious souls, Omegas are deeply romantic, passionate and tend to keep themselves to themselves,” Spencer adds. “This can at times negatively affect their ability to make new friends, meet a partner and or put themselves out there in life.
What is a sigma male? Sigma male is a slang term used in masculinist subcultures for a popular, successful, but highly independent and self-reliant man. Another term for a sigma male is a lone wolf.
Edit. Gamma wolves are the wolves under the betas, they act like leaders during fights and are strong and fast when in battle.
Delta. The Delta wolf is the fourth in command within a pack, below the Alphas and Betas but higher in rank than other wolves. Deltas usually handle sparring and combat training when the Betas or Alphas are too busy to do so.
The Primordials are the most powerful werewolves in existence and no werewolf can match their power, they possess some abilities that normal werewolves don't. Their abilities are at their peak during a full moon. Heightened Senses - Primordials have extremely enhanced, keen senses of hearing, sight, smell, and taste.
But it turns out that this is a myth, and in recent years wildlife biologists have largely dropped the term “alpha.” In the wild, researchers have found that most wolf packs are simply families, led by a breeding pair, and bloody duels for supremacy are rare.
The theory goes that gray wolf packs consist of a variety of unrelated individual wolves all competing for dominance, with the leaders being the “alpha” male and female, while lesser wolves are relegated to “beta” positions, with the bottom of the bottom being the “omega” wolves.
Social dynamics within a pack
The prevailing view has long been that wolf packs are socially structured under a strict dominance hierarchy, controlled by an “alpha” male and female pair, with other pack members aligned in a pecking order.
See, when an Alpha and an Omega bite each other what they're doing is introducing a set of proteins to their mate's body through their saliva. Which will in turn mingle with their own proteins/natural scent and signals to their brains that this is their mate.
Alphas rank at the top of the socio-sexual hierarchy followed closely by beta. Whereas omegas rank at the bottom of the hierarchy.
Delta: The Delta Werewolf is a Werewolf in training for Beta position. They are third in rank to Alpha and Beta. Delta's do not hold the authority to call medium or large hunts. That is a privilege to only ranked Alphas, Betas, Lead Hunter and hunters.
Observations of captive wolf packs have shown that yes, usually the alpha pair eats first, but there are times when it's permitted for the wolves to eat out of hierarchy order. Sometimes omegas or other lower-ranking wolves get to go first, under the watchful eye of the alpha.