Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship

Study reveals pros and cons of gorillas being social

Over 160 wild mountain gorillas were examined to see how their social lives affected their health.

'Titus', a silver-backed mountain gorilla, had a difficult childhood. He lost his father and many other members of the group to poachers, and his mother died when he was only four years old. He became the dominant male of his group at the early age of 15. He possessed an unusual leadership style, being exceptionally kind and calm. That character made him very attractive to females and helped him dominate the group for 20 years until his death in…

Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship

Friendship comes with complex pros and cons—possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas.

Observations on gorillas show that social ties have both pros and cons. Which ones outweigh this depends, among other things, on gender.

Science Writing, 5 May (EFEverde).- The type of social life and friendships influence health, a premise that also applies to wild mountain gorillas, according to a new study with data of 164 copies for more than 20 years. The research, published by Plos and headed by the University of Zurich, deepens the benefits and costs of friendships, which could explain why some individuals are less sociable. Having many strong social relationships "is usua…

Long-term observations in the Ndoki forest resolve enduring questions about truffle foraging by western lowland gorillas

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