Environment dependent benefits of sociality in Soay sheep
Erin R. Siracusa, Xavier Bal, Delphine De Moor, Gregory F. Albery, Ross Beattie, Sanjana Ravindran, Ellis Wiersma, Amelie Renwick Wilson, Josephine M. Pemberton, Daniel H. Nussey, Matthew J. Silk
The paper uses network analysis of 37 years of social association data in Soay sheep to show that social connections affect survival, with the importance of quantity versus quality depending on overwinter weather conditions.
Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · Jul 1, 2026Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition