Aggression associated with changes in the dominance hierarchy of the mandrill troop at the Tulsa Zoo (1995)

Hartley, D., Bettinger, T.

Abstract

Unlike their wild counterparts, captive animals cannot emigrate from the group if social incompatibility develops and captive animals have less space to flee from their aggressors. Therefore, complex social groups need to be monitored to ensure the animals' safety and welfare. By careful monitoring and cautious manipulation difficult situations can be worked through.