Social network structures can crucially impact complex social processes such as collective behaviour or the transmission of information and diseases. However, currently it is poorly understood how soc
In social mammals, social integration is generally assumed to improve females’ reproductive success. Most species demonstrating this relationship exhibit complex forms of social bonds and interactions
The number of female white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) with >600 GPS locations within 3 seasonsa used in our local network analysis and the mean number of simultaneous locationsb across dyads
Intraspecific social behavior can be influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. While much research has focused on how characteristics of individuals influence their roles in social networks,