In gelada baboon social units, which of the following statements is true of "follower" males?
A) They reproduce more successfully, independent of rank.
B) They are found in groups with small numbers of females.
C) They do not increase the tenure of "leader" males.
D) They sire approximately 17% of offspring in the group.

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Research has shown that "follower" males in gelada baboon social units sire approximately 17% of the offspring in the group, despite not being dominant or high-ranking. They can mate with females who are not guarded by the dominant males, and their reproductive success is not solely dependent on rank. They also tend to be found in larger groups with multiple females, rather than in smaller groups with just one or two females. While they may mate with females and produce offspring, they do not increase the tenure of the dominant or "leader" males.

In Gelada Baboon Social Units, Which of the Following Statements