Wild monkeys watch fights to exploit losers for grooming
Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 09:01
in Biology & Nature
Wild macaques who are bystanders to fights within their group exploit the losers for grooming favors, new research has shown. The findings reveal previously unknown details about the important function observing others' aggressive behavior serves in primate society, and may even help to explain why humans often hold a fascination with watching fights.