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M. A. Cant

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Organism:multiple species· 1

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Group size modulates kinship dynamics and selection on social traits

P. He, M. N. Weiss, S. Ellis, D. W. Franks, M. A. Cant, D. P. Croft, R. A. Johnstone

This study shows that group size affects kinship dynamics and age-related social behaviors in social mammals, with smaller groups promoting more extreme helping/harming behaviors, especially in younger individuals.

bioRxiv · Dec 22, 2023Evolutionary Biology

The Evolution of Democratic Peace in Animal Societies

K. L. Hunt, M. Patel, D. P. Croft, D. W. Franks, P. A. Green, F. J. Thompson, R. A. Johnstone, M. A. Cant, D. W. E. Sankey

This study applies evolutionary game theory to test the democratic peace hypothesis across animal societies, finding support for the idea that collective decision-making reduces intergroup conflict.

bioRxiv · Feb 14, 2023 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology