Two unrelated male baboons work together to guard a female in estrus to keep away a more dominant male. This is an example of

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Mutualism is a type of interaction where both parties benefit. In this case, both male baboons benefit by cooperating to guard the female, keeping away a more dominant male which could otherwise outcompete them individually for access to the female.

Two Unrelated Male Baboons Work Together to Guard a Female