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The Alpha male is the highest-ranking male who controls the group and maintains order during any disputes. In chimpanzee society the 'dominant male' does not always have to be the largest or strongest male but rather the most manipulative and political male who can influence the goings on within a group. Male chimpanzees typically attain dominance through cultivating allies who will provide support for that individual in case of future ambitions for power. The alpha male regularly displays by making his normally slim coat puffed up to increase view size and charge to look as threatening and as powerful as possible. This serves to intimidate other members in an attempt to hold on to power and maintain authority, and it may be fundamental to the alpha male's holding on to his status. Lower-ranking chimpanzees will show respect by making submissive gestures in body language or reaching out their hand while grunting. Female chimpanzees will show deference to the alpha male by presenting their hind-quarters.

Quote (Jp2050 @ Aug 4 2011 07:06pm)

Quote (Kamikizzle @ Aug 4 2011 10:05pm)

umm you realize the alpha male in any group will fall under that category. like it says alpha male is not the most swole or the smartest its whoever controls the situation. a mediator between a dispute would be considered the alpha male

Quote (Jp2050 @ Aug 4 2011 10:06pm)