Should I stay or should I go? How activity synchronization affects fission decisions
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DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2021.0410
Abstract: Group-living animals need to deal with conflicting interests to maintain cohesion. When the costs of doing so outweigh the benefits, the group may (temporarily) split into two or more subgroups. Conflicting interests can concern what… read more here.
Keywords: activity synchronization; group; fission; fission decisions ... See more keywords
Relationship quality affects fission decisions in wild spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi)
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DOI: 10.1111/eth.12609
Abstract: Fission-fusion dynamics are thought to be mainly a response to differential availability of food resources. However, social factors may also play a role. Here, we examined whether the quality of social relationships between group members… read more here.
Keywords: quality; affects fission; fission; relationship quality ... See more keywords