Do wolves really take revenge for death of children? 

These days, the terror of wolves has spread in bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. A team is engaged to catch them. people are looking for answers to many questions about wolves like - what should be done if a wolf comes in front of you? How to identify a wolf and what can be the ways to avoid it? A similar question is going around among the people, which you may have heard or seen in stories or movies etc. This question is, do wolves really take revenge for the death of their children? Let's know the answer to this... The world of wolves is full of deep mysteries and myths. They are considered symbols of strength and protection in their wild life. There are many stories and sayings about them, one saying is that "wolves definitely take revenge for the death of their children". This statement has been prevalent in villages and folklore for years, but is there any truth in this belief?

Society and family bond of wolves

Wolves (Canis lupus) are known for their social structure. They act as social creatures and live in a structured pack. A wolf pack usually has a dominant pair, which leads the pack and other members are subordinate to these two. This structure controls their social and hunting behavior.

They take great care of their children

Wolves take great care of their small children. The mother wolf spends time with her children, feeds them and provides protection. The father wolf is also actively involved in taking care of the children. When a wolf child is sick or injured, the whole pack gets involved in taking care of it. In the society of wolves, the protection of the family is a matter of pride. And taking care of the children is a priority.

Is the concept of revenge true?

The concept of wolves taking revenge may have its roots somewhere in their social structure and ancient stories. Sometimes, when the cubs of the wolves are killed by some external threat or hunter, the belief appears that the wolves take revenge. However, its scientific basis is weak.