Small male chimps use politics, rather than aggression, to lead the pack

With most mammals, the biggest and most aggressive male claims the alpha male role and gets his choice of food and females. But a new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that at least among chimpanzees, smaller, more mild-mannered males can also use political behavior to secure the top position.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news152803414.html">Small male chimps use politics, rather than aggression, to lead the pack</a></p> <p>With most mammals, the biggest and most aggressive male claims the alpha male role and gets his choice of food and females. But a new study from the University of Minnesota suggests that at least among chimpanzees, smaller, more mild-mannered males can also use political behavior to secure the top position.</p>