How do animals pick their leaders?
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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Animal Leadership Unveiled
This chapter delves into the leadership dynamics of various animal species, particularly focusing on alpha-spotted hyenas and their matrilineal society. Listeners are invited to engage in a playful discussion about which animals they believe would make great leaders, exploring traits that exemplify leadership qualities. The episode also examines decision-making processes in animals like Tonkian macaques, highlighting the fascinating contrasts between animal governance and human leadership structures.
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