Dominance (ethology)
In the context of the behaviour of animals, dominance means that one animal, or a small group has a high social status. Because of this status, these animals get better access to resources, such as food. Dominance (and submission, the contrary) is always linked to the relationship of two animals, one of them has a higher social status than the other.
Dominance (ethology) Media
A high-ranking male mandrill advertises his status with bright facial coloration.
Wedge-capped capuchins have a clear dominance hierarchy
The effect of relative rank on stress hormone levels in savanna baboons
The bonobo is one of the few mammals with female-biased dominance.
Bottom-rank chicken showing feather damage from pecking by other hens
Eringer cattle competing for dominance.
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