Cooperative breeding–characterized by the joint care of young produced primarily by
dominant group members–is widespread in animals, including invertebrates, birds, and …

This revised third edition provides an up to date, comprehensive overview of the field of
comparative psychology, integrating both evolutionary and developmental studies of brain …

Simple Summary Social bonds are well-known to affect individual decisions or responses in
specific situations, however, the impact of sociality on the individual activity behaviour of …

The complex social behaviour of cichlids has fascinated scientists and hobbyists alike for
almost 100 years. In this chapter, we review the breadth and complexity of cichlid behaviour …

In many vertebrate species, early social experience generates long-term effects on later life
social behaviour. These effects are accompanied by persistent modifications in the …

Individuals that live in groups experience different challenges based on their social rank and
sex. Glucocorticoids have a well-established role in coordinating responses to challenges …

Contests over resources are a key facet of social behaviour and have received extensive
theoretical attention. However, the assumptions and predictions of the theoretical models …

Why do we observe so many examples in nature in which individuals routinely delay or
completely forgo their own reproductive opportunities in order to join and remain within a …

In social groups, high reproductive skew is predicted to arise when the reproductive output
of a group is limited, and dominant individuals can suppress subordinate reproductive …

The distribution of resources should influence mate availability and the costs and benefits of
pursuing different mating strategies. Where resources are dispersed, males may be …