The effect of group size on group cohesion and social behavior in captive western lowland gorillas (Gorilla g. gorilla) (2001)

Cooper, J.

Abstract

Study subjects included 5 adult males and 16 adult females. A highly significant interaction between group size and sex on the frequency of affiliation, tension, submission, sexual behavior, and social proximity was found. There was no significant interaction effect on aggression, which was only influenced by sex.

Published
2001

Animal Type
Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate

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Citation
Cooper, J. 2001. The effect of group size on group cohesion and social behavior in captive western lowland gorillas (Gorilla g. gorilla). American Journal of Primatology 54(Supplement), 94-95 (Abstract).

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