Dominant baboons experience more interrupted and less rest at night
Marco Fele, Charlotte Christensen, Anna M. Bracken, Mannus Justin O'Riain, Miguel Lurgi, Marina Papadopoulou, Ines Fürtbauer, Andrew J. King
This study examines how social dominance affects sleep quality and quantity in wild chacma baboons, finding that dominant individuals experience more interrupted and less restful sleep.
Current Biology · Dec 12, 2025Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition