Question 1

Do some males take over the alpha position in their home troop?

Accepted Answer

It’s not very common, but sometimes an adult male will seek to take over the alpha position in his home troop, especially if the current alpha dies, goes missing, is aged, weak or distracted. The takeover could be as a result of direct combat, or through strategic alliances, especially with the females.

Question 2

Do some males take over the alpha position in their home troop?

Accepted Answer

It’s not very common, but sometimes an adult male will seek to take over the alpha position in his home troop, especially if the current alpha dies, goes missing, is aged, weak or distracted. The takeover could be as a result of direct combat, or through strategic alliances, especially with the females.