Rhesus Macaque
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Rhesus macaques represent the despotic model of dominance in species with limited cognitive capacity and simple social structures.
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Rhesus macaques represent the despotic model of dominance in species with limited cognitive capacity and simple social structures. A dominant rhesus macaque monopolizes 75% of mating opportunities through aggression and intimidation. Subordinates show chronic stress responses: elevated cortisol, suppressed immune function, reduced fertility. The alpha's reproductive success comes at the cost of group fitness, illustrating why despotic leadership is evolutionarily unstable long-term.
Notable Traits of Rhesus Macaque
- 75% mating monopolization
- Chronic subordinate stress
- Simple despotic hierarchy