How cooperation can trump competition in monkeys
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 15:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Being the top dog -- or, in this case, the top gelada monkey -- is even better if the alpha male is willing to concede at times to subordinates, according to a new study. Alpha male geladas who allowed subordinate competitors into their group had a longer tenure as leader, resulting in an average of three more offspring each during their lifetimes.