the.com/matriarch
The original CEO, running the family empire long before there were business cards.
elephant ruleHerds follow the oldest female, not the biggest male
orca queensKiller whale grandmothers lead pods for decades
longest reignNaked mole-rat queens dominate colonies for 30 years
word rootFrom Greek mater, meaning mother and ruler
bonobo powerFemales team up to outrank larger males