For decades, the "alpha male" has been the idealized archetype in Western culture – the dominant, assertive, and often aggressive leader. But as society evolves and our understanding of human ...

The “alpha male” is by no means a universally disproven myth among primates, Huchard said — but it can no longer be considered as the norm.

DURHAM, N.C. -- A few things come to mind when we imagine the “alpha male” type. They’re the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there’s a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha ...