Status signalling, motivational condition and dominance: an experimental study in the great tit, Parus major L
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A study exploring the function and importance of badge size in the great tit in dominance and aggressive behaviors. Results indicate that badge size is an important determinant of domination when there is no prior information on the opponent. When both combatants are familiar, badge does not play a significant role. In fact, highly motivated birds successfully overcame dominant birds.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1993
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Elo-rating as a tool in the sequential estimation of dominance strengths
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Research is presented concerning a review of the Elo-rating technique for the sequential estimation of dominance in animal communities which is based on the actual sequence of dominance interactions.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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Dominance, reproduction and survival in banded mongooses: towards an egalitarian social system
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A new study investigates the structure of social dominance in banded mongooses.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2001
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