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The Omegaby ~wolfmoonie

Anthro / Traditional Media / Painting & Airbrushing

A general submissive werewolf, perhaps the omega of a pack!

Watercolours + a hint of gouache!
I do see things that I want to change. Might do that...

*Chronological-Rising Aug 22, 2012 Hobbyist

nicely done i like the way the hair spreads out underneath her

~Robertjolley Aug 14, 2012

Awesome

~HaiganiDaReal Aug 14, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Nice, but in the natural wolf pack, an omega is the peacekeeper, whining in between two fighting wolves attempting to calm them down.

~wolfmoonie Aug 22, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Sorry but in a wolf pack the Omega is the lowest ranked wolf that is always picked on, the outcast, and acts like a scapegoat of the pack. This wolf is often called the "omega" from the last letter of the Greek alphabet illustrating it's low status.

~HaiganiDaReal Aug 23, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

Um, just to avoid conflict, that's the modern, ALPHA'S ARE THE TOP RANKING parent's OF THE PACK kind thing, when you go into even further depths, the omega is not a scapegoat, but a peacekeeper, but go ahead and believe the common theory.

^KovoWolf Sep 11, 2012 Professional General Artist

The Omega wolf, have being observed in various wolf packs, is considered the lowest ranking wolf because it is picked on by the rest of the pack and constantly ostracized by its siblings and individuals. The Omega wolf is treated so low that it is lucky to even get scraps while the pack feasts on a kill, and sometimes doesn't eat at all. It is often contemplated why an omega wolf would choose to stay in such situations but it is by far better to be in a pack then on your own as a lone wolf where the world beyond a pack is far harsher then being lowest in a wolf packs 'ranks'. This type of behavior has been observed in quiet a few wolf packs. Mainly in Yellowstone. So we have quiet a bit of documentation throughout the years to prove this sort of behavior and what it constitutes. I would love to see documentation on Omega's being a "peacekeeper". Would be an interesting read

Where are your sources that Omega's are peacekeepers?

When you refer to the "Peacekeeper" that fantastical description befits the "beta" more. Because being second in command, usually tends to be the 'peacekeeper' when things start to get heated. The beta also helps in rearing the young and takes a fondness to all the wolves within the pack. Even the Omega. Thus why they're usually referred to as the peacekeeper. But it isn't a term used to describe a type of wolf or 'rank' in a pack. It's just an observational coin term.

~HaiganiDaReal Oct 4, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

national Geographic has a documentary, it's called "A Man Among Wolves"

^KovoWolf Oct 5, 2012 Professional General Artist

Yes, I am aware of it and I've seen it

Wolves in captivity are not always the same as Wolves in the Wild. Living With Wolves with Jim Dutcher is a great book (and movie) that showcases some great wolf behavior.

~HaiganiDaReal Oct 23, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

if you want more information read Jodi Picoult's (Who's basically copy and pasted Shaun Ellis into the book) Lone Wolf

~Staticstealer Aug 4, 2011

Always good to see new art from you!

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