2007-07-13 17:34:25 · 7 answers · asked by hpfan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
you bet cha, I'm sure those chimp mama's are just as irritated with their chimp hubby's as we all are - they need to boss them around just like we do :)
2007-07-14 15:04:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well considering that chimpanzees and humans are many ways alike... I would predict that older chimps would boss around the younger chimps. Hopes that helps.
2007-07-14 00:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, there is an established hierarchy in many animals. It is based on strength, age, size, and sometimes peers. Dominance in animals is a complex behavior. It is not just bossing others around.
"Male chimpanzees form a dominance hierarchy, and often form coalitions of two to three males who co-rule the group. Females are not as social with other females as males are with males; however, a dominance structure does exist among them. "
http://www.hsus.org/animals_in_research/species_used_in_research/chimpanzee.html
"There are strict dominance hierarchies in place and these rule many of the chimpanzee behaviors." http://www.tarleton.edu/~schultz/chimp.htm
2007-07-14 00:54:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, bigger males of the group bully youger chimps
2007-07-14 06:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they sit around at a tea party.
2007-07-16 15:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by Tsula 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they have an established social order, and are not gentle about securing their positions in it.
2007-07-14 00:45:35 · answer #6 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes haven't you ever seen documentaries of LA ganglands? they do not get along at all.
2007-07-14 11:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋