Elephant matriarchs act as reservoirs of information about where to find food and water and their presence is particularly important in times of famine or drought.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/19/thought-succession-was-brutal-meet-the-murderous-meerkat-matriarchs-18973209/

"It helped shape my drag as I was able to take inspiration from the matriarchs of the scene, like Belinda Scandal, Nana and Misty Chance.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/mancunian-way-manchesters-everything-except-27066577

Their mother, Deborah, and grandmother, Louise, were among a group of tough-minded, loving matriarchs known as the “Weaver women.”

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/29/stephen-satterfield-puts-black-cuisine-at-the-center-of-us-history