Cooperation with closely bonded individuals reduces cortisol levels in long-tailed macaques

Many animal species cooperate with conspecifics in various social contexts. While ultimate causes of cooperation are being studied extensively, its proximate causes, particularly endocrine mechanisms, have received comparatively little attention. Here, we present a study investigating the link betwe...

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Main Authors: Martina Stocker, Matthias-Claudio Loretto, Elisabeth H. M. Sterck, Thomas Bugnyar, Jorg J. M. Massen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2020-05-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
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Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/pdf/10.1098/rsos.191056