When it comes to what's for dinner, baboon society is no democracy
Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 14:42
in Psychology & Sociology
In decisions about where to eat, baboons don't all have an equal say, according to a report in the 20th November issue of Current Biology, a Cell Press publication. Rather, most baboons in a group will follow their leader to a dining spot of his choosing, even if it means a considerably more meagre meal for themselves than they could have had otherwise...
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