While males are usually quite
social, they do sometimes travel alone. When they do this,
they do not have to compete with others for food, but miss
opportunities to improve their position in the hierarchy.
If a male is absent from the group for a significant period
of time, he may face a serious dominance challenge when he
returns.
You have been traveling for some time now. You are near some food
but also see a nice spot in the sun to rest. Would you like to feed
or rest?