When It Comes To What's For Dinner, Baboon Society Is No Democracy
Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 17:28
in Psychology & Sociology
In decisions about where to eat, baboons don't all have an equal say, according to a new report. Rather, most baboons in a group will follow their leader to a dining spot of his choosing, even if it means a considerably more meager meal for themselves than they could have had otherwise.
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