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Biology

Social Hierarchy and Stress Physiology in Primate Societies

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Among male baboons, being the alpha is actually less stressful than being a low-ranking male; alpha males often have lower cortisol levels than subordinates, especially when their dominance is stable.

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Have you ever felt your stomach drop when your boss walks by? In primate societies, that feeling is a matter of life and death.