Majority Rules: Baboon Group

Rob Nelson
June 18, 2015
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An olive baboon troop at the Mpala Research Centre in Kenya. These baboons live in strongly hierarchical troops. Dominant individuals displace subordinates when feeding or mating. Studying their organizational behavior provides insights into the evolution of sociality in animals, including humans. (Photo by Rob Nelson)