What is another word for silverback?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlvəbˌak] (IPA) 
Silverback is a term frequently used to describe the alpha male in a group of gorillas. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe the silverback or the dominant male in other animal species. In lions, the male leader is called the pride male or the king of the jungle. In wolves, the alpha male is referred to as the pack leader. In chimpanzees, the dominant male is known as the alpha male. The term herd leader is attributed to the dominant male in elephant and buffalo groups. Synonyms for silverback can also be used in a metaphorical sense to describe a strong and dominant personality in human society.
