Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10970811 Animal Behaviour 2012 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Big brains correlate with the formation of strong nonsexual bonds in mammals. ► We examine formation and use of bonds in birds, namely wild nonbreeder ravens. ► Individuals engage in different social bonds and benefit from them in conflicts. ► Active investment in nonsexual strong bonds for rank acquisition in a big-brained bird.
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Life Sciences Agricultural and Biological Sciences Animal Science and Zoology
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Social bonds and rank acquisition in raven nonbreeder aggregations
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