In a dominance hierarchy, why would subordinate members remain part of the group?

What will be an ideal response?


A subordinate group member gives up resources and often breeding privileges because challenging a strong individual can be dangerous, as is living on one's own. Subordinates get their chance to reproduce by outliving a dominant peer.

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