The dominant females are characterized by their obsessive preening of their fur and the placement of baubles on their neck and head. They will even apply heavy amounts of mud to their face in an attempt to attract a more powerful mate. These creatures will stay together in a small pack at all times, while the more submissive females try to copy the more dominant female’s choice of embellishment, eventually leading her to lash out in an attempt to subdue them. These females will gather around a particular post of their choosing, languishing in very submissive positions in full view of the males. Even if one claims a mate, the other females will still try to steal that mate away as a way to move up in the hierarchy. A female who has multiple partners must keep it a secret for fear of banishment from the pack; although, in secrecy, having such a selection to chose from is, in fact, a badge of honour.
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