| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10970845 | Animal Behaviour | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In cooperative animal societies, helpers assist breeders in rearing their offspring. ⺠Helpers may also engage in sentinel behaviour and other forms of vigilance. ⺠It remains unclear whether these behaviours are selfish or cooperative. ⺠Meerkat helpers adjust sentinel behaviour/bipedal vigilance to the presence of pups. ⺠Sentinel behaviour and bipedal vigilance in meerkat helpers thus appear cooperative.
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Authors
Peter Santema, Tim Clutton-Brock,