The costs of dominance: testosterone, cortisol and intestinal parasites in wild male chimpanzees
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Male members of primate species that form multi-male groups typically invest considerable effort into attaining and maintaining high dominance rank. Aggressive behaviors are frequently employed to acquire and maintain dominance statu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-12-01
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| Series: | BioPsychoSocial Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://www.bpsmedicine.com/content/4/1/21 |