Lone wolf (trait)

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A lone wolf is a wolf that lives by itself rather than with others as part of a pack. Most, if not all, lone wolves are ones that were banished from their packs such as a former pack leader or discarded pups (wolves prefer the safety of a pack; therefore, they almost never leave by choice). As such lone wolves are usually stronger, more aggressive and far more dangerous than the average pack wolf by necessity. They have difficulty hunting, as wolves's favorite prey are large ungulates, and it is nearly impossible for a wolf to bring one down by itself (hunting on their own can be done, as lone wolves are naturally stronger and some specialise in hunting moose on their own). Instead, they will hunt smaller animals and scavenge. Sometimes, a lone wolf will find another lone wolf of the opposite sex, and the two will start a new pack.

Among non-canines, this typically refers to individuals who prefer solitude and/or works alone. This term is not be confused with the term hermit. Hermits distance themselves from the world and live their lives outside of society. Lone wolves live their lives on their own with very little if any friends and are often have no family or on bad terms with what is left of their family or simply consider them dead and/or vice versa. However, they do still live in society in most cases.