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I'm inclined to agree with explanation two, if only because I tend to favour game theory-based explanations. Naturally on the genetic subliminal level rather than the direct: those who don't join in and don't get joined in with die out more quickly, due to risks of decreased net protection outweighing the benefits of decreased personnal risks (fending off predators less often).
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