Female chimpanzees don't fight for 'queen bee' status
Saturday, October 15, 2016 - 09:11
in Biology & Nature
New research provides the first detailed look at how social status among wild chimpanzees changes throughout their lifetimes. For wild chimpanzees, social status is more than just a matter of pride. High-ranking chimpanzees of both sexes usually have better access to food and mates, boosting chances of survival for themselves and their offspring. But male and female chimpanzees achieve social status in dramatically different ways, the new study shows.