Spotted hyena daughters inherit rank, resources, and a taste for power
A ‘terrific’ new study has found that he youngest daughter born to an alpha female inherits her mother’s social status and also benefits from better access to food, allies, and breeding opportunities. Over generations, these benefits accumulate, allowing a few privileged female lineages to produce more descendants
· 9/13/2026, 5:24:36 AM· 2 min read
A ‘terrific’ new study has found that he youngest daughter born to an alpha female inherits her mother’s social status and also benefits from better access to food, allies, and breeding opportunities. Over generations, these benefits accumulate, allowing a few privileged female lineages to produce more descendants
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