Postconflict behavior among Rhinopithecus roxellana leader males in the Qinling Mountains, China.

ABSTRACT: Since reconciliation was first described more than 20 years ago, a large number of postconflict behaviors have been observed among females in many polygynous primate species. However, few studies have been conducted among males, perhaps due to the rarity with which they maintain friendly relationships with one another and their aggressive competition for resources. Although this is true for many primate males, Sichuan snub-nosed monkeys Rhinopithecus roxellana represent a potential exception as male cooperation has been known to occur. In this study, using postconflict/matched-control(PC-MC) and time-rule methods, we analyzed postconflict behavior among males and the possible occurrence of bystander affiliation or reconciliation. A total of 246 PC-MC pairs among leader males were ob

SUBMITTER: Zhao H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5804126 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature