Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1996
Journal / Book Title
Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science
Abstract
In many primate species, opponents may affiliate soon after an agonistic encounter. This study examined how the individual characteris- tics of opponents affected post-conflict interactions in a captive group of Japan- ese macaques (Macaca fuscata). Reconciliation and selective attraction of opponents was shown to occur following agonistic encounters. The factor most strongly influencing post-conflict interactions was age. Juveniles were significantly more likely than adults to initiate reconciliation. Sex, kinship, and dominance status were not associated with contact initiation. Because juveniles were the most likely victims of aggression, juvenile reconciliatory contact initiative may reduce the threat of further aggression.
Montclair State University Digital Commons Citation
Kight, Scott, "Post-Conflict Behavior in Japanese Macaques at the Indianapolis Zoo: Age of Opponents Influences Reconciliation" (1996). Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 463.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/biology-facpubs/463
Published Citation
Scott Kight. "POST-CONFLICT BEHAVIOR IN JAPANESE MACAQUES AT THE INDIANAPOLIS ZOO: AGE OF OPPONENTS INFLUENCES RECONCILIATION" Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science Vol. 105 (1996) p. 269 - 276