Why do some male baboons stay in their home troop without seeking dominance?

Some male baboons do choose to stay in their natal troop and don’t challenge for the alpha position. This is perhaps because they have strong familial bonds which they prioritise above increased rank.  They may also choose to stay if they spot opportunities to mate while occupying a lower status, for example if they have a strong relationship with a lower ranking female. If they have already mated with one or more females, that may be another incentive to stick around to protect the infants. Others just may not have that competitive edge and do not see the benefits of dominance as outweighing the safety and familiarity of their home troop.