Linking energy availability, movement and sociality in a wild primate (

Ines Fürtbauer, Chloe Shergold, Charlotte Christensen, Anna M Bracken, Michael Heistermann, Marina Papadopoulou, M Justin O'Riain, Andrew J King

Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK.Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK. · pubmed

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Abstract

Proximate mechanisms of 'social ageing', i.e. shifts in social activity and narrowing of social networks, are understudied. It is proposed that energetic deficiencies (which are often seen in older individuals) may restrict movement and, in turn, sociality, but empirical tests of these intermediary mechanisms are lacking. Here, we study wild chacma baboons (

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between energy availability, movement, and sociality in wild primates, specifically focusing on how energetic deficiencies may affect social aging. This aligns with longevity research as it explores the underlying mechanisms of social aging, which can be relevant to understanding aging processes in a broader context. However, the findings appear to be more observational and incremental rather than groundbreaking, leading to a lower impact score.

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