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Innovative social behavior in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)

Authors :
Casanova, C.
Mondragon-Ceballos, R.
Lee, P.C.
Source :
American Journal of Primatology. Jan, 2008, Vol. 70 Issue 1, p54, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study of the agonistic buffering behavior among chimpanzees and the status of the buffers used, either an infant of the alpha female or the social rank of the male, are described. The chimpanzees adapt to new social conditions by changing behavior.

Subjects

Subjects :
Chimpanzees -- Research
Chimpanzees -- Social aspects
Chimpanzees -- Behavior
Social behavior in animals -- Observations
Anthropology/archeology/folklore
Biological sciences
Health
Psychology and mental health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02752565
Volume :
70
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Primatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.175158378

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