Increased threat of war enhances pup survival
<p>Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time.</p>
Source: eurekalert.org
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<p>Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time.</p>
Researchers suggest the African species are a good model to study the evolution of altruism and other cooperative behaviors, as well as our propensity for violence
Banded mongooses have long been used as a model of animal cooperation. Now, researchers in Uganda are starting to get to grips with the harsh realities of their long-running and bloody battles