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In a message dated 6/24/2003 4:13:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
AimeeL73@... writes:
> So why the expression, "lone wolf", I wonder?
>
> It was my impression that a wolf will, indeed, sometimes leave the pack.
> But
> that they then attempt to build their own or join another pack.

Deb answered that well.

Or a wolf can challenge the alpha and take charge of the pack (if
successful).

Lone wolves usually aren't alone for long. It's not natural.

~Kelly


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In a message dated 6/24/2003 5:55:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
AimeeL73@... writes:

> Ah, if they don't win the fight, but survive it, they've gotta go. I
> gotcha.
> Thanks for answering.

NO. If a challenger loses, he is accepted as a grunt again. You won't find
bitterness and retribution in packs. If a wolf/dog will accept his place in the
pack, all is forgiven. If he sees another opportunity to gain rank, he will.
And he might succeed the second (or third or eighth) time. The pack is
forgiving. The pack needs its members to survive.

~Kelly


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