This month, Americans will choose leaders in government, including the president. In the U.S., elected leaders make decisions that affect the country’s people. There are leaders outside government too—from your school’s principal to the coach of your sports team.
But leaders don’t just exist in human society. All kinds of animals live in groups, from bees to elephants. Group life helps animals defend against
Scientists have been studying animal leadership for decades. Their research sheds light on how human societies