Primates:
* Humans (Homo sapiens): We live in complex societies with intricate social structures, language, and culture.
* Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): They form strong social bonds and have complex hierarchies within their groups.
* Bonobos (Pan paniscus): These apes are known for their peaceful and cooperative nature, engaging in sexual behaviors for social bonding.
* Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla): Live in groups led by a dominant silverback male.
* Macaques (Macaca spp.): Exhibit intricate social interactions, including grooming, aggression, and alliances.
Canids:
* Wolves (Canis lupus): Live in packs with strict social hierarchies, cooperating to hunt and raise their young.
* Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris): Domesticated wolves, often forming strong bonds with humans and other dogs.
* Coyotes (Canis latrans): Live in packs, especially during the breeding season.
* African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus): Highly cooperative hunters, with complex pack structures and communication.
Elephants:
* African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana): Live in matriarchal herds, with strong family bonds and complex communication.
* Asian elephant (Elephas maximus): Also live in herds, but with more relaxed social structures than African elephants.
Cetaceans:
* Dolphins (Delphinus spp.): Live in pods, communicating through complex clicks and whistles.
* Whales (Cetacea): Some species, like orcas, live in pods with complex social structures, while others, like humpback whales, are more solitary.
Birds:
* Parrots (Psittaciformes): Many parrot species are highly social, living in flocks and engaging in complex communication.
* Penguins (Sphenisciformes): Live in large colonies, with complex social structures and communication.
* Hawks (Accipitridae): Some hawk species, like red-tailed hawks, are territorial, while others, like Cooper's hawks, live in pairs.
* Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris): Form huge flocks for feeding and roosting, showcasing amazing synchronized movements.
Other Mammals:
* Lions (Panthera leo): Live in prides, with multiple females and cubs sharing a territory.
* Hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius): Live in groups of up to 200 individuals, with complex social interactions.
* Meerkats (Suricata suricatta): Live in groups of up to 30 individuals, taking turns standing guard and sharing food.
* Prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.): Live in colonies with complex social structures, communicating through barks and whistles.
Insects:
* Ants (Formicidae): Highly social insects, living in colonies with specialized roles and complex communication systems.
* Bees (Apidae): Form colonies with a queen bee, worker bees, and drones.
* Termites (Isoptera): Live in massive colonies with specialized castes and complex social interactions.
This is just a small sample of the many social animals on Earth.
Remember, the complexity of their social structures and behaviors varies greatly from species to species. Studying these animals can teach us about our own social evolution and how cooperation and communication are essential for survival.