Kinship, acoustic signaling, and socio-spatial structure shape shared decisions and social influence in white-nosed coatis
Jack C. Winans, Emily M. Grout, Josué Ortega, Matthew J. Quin, Margaret C. Crofoot, Ben T. Hirsch, Ariana Strandburg‐Peshkin
The paper examines how kinship, acoustic signaling, and socio-spatial structure affect decision-making and social influence in white-nosed coatis, finding that majority support and proximity to leaders shape group decisions.
bioRxiv · Aug 20, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition