Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
Research on gorillas reveals that females prioritize relationships with females they've lived with in the past when joining a new group, indicating importance of familiar connections. This network strategy helps facilitate the formation and maintenance of social relationships, even after years apart.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Networks of long-distance female friends help gorillas move between groups
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Article 1
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International · Aug 5, 2025 · first to report
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Article 2
University of Zurich · Aug 6, 2025