Category
page 1Aggression and agonism in animals
territory
area a wild animal consistently inhabits, patrols, and possibly defends
acute stress response
physiological reaction to a perceived threat or harmful event
Gombe Chimpanzee War
violent conflict between two groups of chimpanzees in Tanzania during the 1970s
rut
mating season of ruminant mammals
dominance hierarchy
type of social hierarchy
agonistic behaviour
social behaviour related to fighting; the term has broader meaning than aggressive behaviour because it includes threats, displays, retreats, placation, and conciliation
Ngogo chimpanzee war
violent conflict between the Western and Central factions of Ngogo chimpanzees
killer ape theory
theory that war and interpersonal aggression was the driving force behind human evolution