Small male chimps use politics, rather than aggression, to lead the pack, U of Minnesota study says
Monday, February 2, 2009 - 19:35
in Biology & Nature
With most mammals, the biggest and most aggressive male claims the alpha male role and gets his choice of food and females. But a new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that at least among chimpanzees, smaller, more mild-mannered males can also use political behavior to secure the top position.