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 == Gorillas and alphas == 

 ""Gorillas use intimidation to establish and maintain alpha position. A study conducted regarding the reproductive behavior of male mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) found further evidence that dominant males are favored to bear offspring, even when there is a greater number of males in a notably enlarged group size. The study also concluded that mating access dropped off less steeply with status; alpha, beta, and gamma showing more similar mating success, compared to what had been previously thought.[4]"" 

 So... gorillas strive to establish alpha position, ""dominant"" gorillas get more mates, but alphas do not? I don't understand what this paragraph tries to say.   "