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Does intermale mounting function as a dominance demonstration in rhesus monkeys?

V Reinhardt, A Reinhardt, F B Bercovitch

    Folia Primatologica; International Journal of Primatology
    |January 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Intermale mounting in rhesus monkeys is not primarily a dominance display. This behavior often occurs bidirectionally and is linked to amicable interactions, suggesting a role in social cohesion.

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    Area of Science:

    • Primate behavior
    • Ethology
    • Social dynamics

    Background:

    • Dominance hierarchies are common in social mammals.
    • Intermale mounting is often interpreted as a dominance-related behavior in primates.
    • Previous literature suggests mounting serves as a dominance demonstration.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the relationship between dominance and intermale mounting in rhesus monkeys.
    • To test the hypothesis that mounting functions as a dominance display.
    • To investigate the social context of intermale mounting behavior.

    Main Methods:

    • Observation of two troops of captive rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta).
    • Analysis of the frequency and context of intermale mounting events.
    • Recording of social interactions associated with mounting behavior.

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    Main Results:

    • Mounting occurred bidirectionally in 63% of dyads.
    • Subordinate males performed mounting in 36% of observed cases.
    • Mounting was rarely associated with dominance behaviors (2%) but often preceded amicable interactions (37%).

    Conclusions:

    • Intermale mounting in rhesus monkeys does not primarily function as a dominance demonstration.
    • The behavior appears to promote nonagonistic contact and social cohesion.
    • Mounting may serve to facilitate amicable interactions within the troop.