What does a Beta do in a wolfpack?

Answer 1

The beta wolf is the top challenger for the alpha position, hence his roll within a pack is to keep the alpha wolf on top of his game, or to become the alpha, himself. Vying challenges are seldom lethal or even injurious, so a beta victory usually means the alpha and beta simply swap places in the hierarchy. Since the alpha wolf retains the right to breed, the beta is quite motivated.

Answer 2

The Beta in a wolf pack acts as the second-in-command to the Alpha, assisting in maintaining pack hierarchy, facilitating communication, and helping with decision-making. They may also enforce pack rules and discipline lower-ranking pack members when necessary.