The individuals of a species do not interact with their conspecifics randomly. These
interactions involve the exchange of actions and/or signals. The exchange of signals is …

Current psychological perspectives emphasize “attack” and “defense” as the behavioral
mechanisms underlying conflict. Here, we extend this view by highlighting the relevance of …

In the intricate realm of animal communication, vocal signals play a vital role in maintaining
bonds and coordinating group activities. Through detailed analysis of low-frequency rumble …

ABSTRACT A major goal in evolutionary biology is to elucidate common principles that drive
human and other animal societies to adopt either a warlike or peaceful nature. One …

Primatologue, c'est un métier d'aventurier. Ce livre nous met face à face avec les singes, au
cœur de leur vie sociale à l'ombre des forêts, mais aussi sur la piste d'autres animaux …

In many conflict situations, defense is easier to mobilize than attack. However, a number of
factors, namely, the initial endowments available to each side, the stakes of the conflict, the …

Intergroup conflict can be a strong force in the lives of social species. Conflict can be
dramatic, leading to serious injury or death, loss of territory or dominance status, and can …

Our target article modeled conflict within and between groups as an asymmetric game of
strategy and developed a framework to explain the evolved neurobiological, psychological …

Vocal communication plays an important role in the regulation of social interactions and the
coordination of activities in many animal species. Synchrony is an essential part of the …

The target article focuses on how attacker-defender conflicts are fought. This commentary
complements it by considering how attacker-defender conflicts may be resolved at the …