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Anonymous
Good example of social animals with male dominance would be:
Gorillas: A gorilla flock always consist of a single male (disregarding roaming "bachelor packs") with a harem of females and he is the one making all the decisions and protecting the flock from intruders (and rival males). The machismo stops here, however, as the male is very actively involved in childcare and generally quite gentle towards the females. Regarding food, children are generally prioritized. Gorillas are family men.
Chimps: In a flock of chimpanzees (the regular ones, bonobos are strictly matriarchal) the chieftain is pretty much always a male. "Favoured consorts" and the like can wield quite a bit of influence too, however.
Baboons: One dominant male leads the flock and has most of the breeding rights. The females have their own hierarchy below him, much like chimps.
Chickens: The hens go where the rooster leads (and the chicklets follow the hens).
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