Exploring Animal Societies with Dr. Lee Allen Dugatkin: From Guppies to Macaques, Part 1

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of animal behavior with Dr. Lee Allen Dugatkin, author of 'The Well Connected Animal'. Dr. Dugatkin shares insights from his extensive research, starting with his groundbreaking studies on social learning in guppies. Discover how female guppies copy the mate choices of others and how genetic and cultural factors interplay in mate selection. We then transition to swordtail fish and the intricate dynamics of spying and social networks. Finally, we delve into the remarkable social networks of macaques on Cayo Santiago Island, where female grooming networks significantly impact survival and reproduction after Hurricane Maria. This conversation reveals the unexpected complexities of animal societies and the innovative methods used to study them. The Well-Connected Animal: Social Networks and the Wondrous Complexity of Animal Societies - https://amzn.to/3C3iFXB