Re: intra-species combat (was:Cursorial adaptations)

[Bettyc <Bettyc@flyinggoat.com>]

Augustus T. White wrote:
> Interesting that the best examples of lethal intraspecific combat come
> from territorial disputes.  Other examples, e.g. chimps, could be used
> for tribal or herd animals, but the deaths are between herds or tribes,
> not within them.  

Jane Goodall noted several intra-tribal killings in both chimps and
baboons, usually males killing infants 

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           Betty Cunningham  
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