Table 1 Overview of the predictions and results for within- and between-group competition in Bwindi mountain gorillas
Testing competitive regime | Predictor variable | Response variable | Prediction | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Within-group | Group size | Home range size | Positive effect | Positive effect |
Within-group | Group size squared | Home range size | U-shape | ns |
Within-group | Group size | Core area size | Positive effect | Positive effect |
Within-group | Group size squared | Core area size | U-shape | ns |
Within-group | Group size | Home range fidelity | Negative effect | ns |
Within-group | Group size | Core area fidelity | Negative effect | Negative effect |
Between-group | Core area (yes/no) | Home range and core area fidelity | Higher core area than home range fidelity | Higher home range than core area fidelity |
Between-group | Core area (yes/no) | Home range and core area exclusivity | Higher core area than home range exclusivity | Higher core area than home range exclusivity |
Between-group | Group size | Home range exclusivity | Positive effect | Trend for positive effect |
Between-group | Number of males | Home range exclusivity | Positive effect | ns |
Between-group | Group size | Core area exclusivity | Positive effect | Trend for positive effect |
Between-group | Number of males | Core area exclusivity | Positive effect | Trend for positive effect |