Facially expressive monkeys make better leaders, study suggests

Monkeys who are facially expressive may also be better leaders, research suggests (Chris Wallace/Alamy/PA)

Monkeys who are facially expressive are more likely to have a more tolerant leadership style, research suggests.

Analysing the lives of 66 rhesus macaques, scientists found social connections were stronger and more evenly distributed in groups where the dominant male was more expressive.