Tag: primate behavior
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Same-sex behavior helps primates survive and reproduce: A closer look at social strategies
Overview: What the study reveals about primate behavior A sweeping survey covering nearly 500 species of primates has shed new light on an area of animal behavior that often surprises observers: same-sex sexual behavior. While human discussions of sexuality are nuanced and varied, many non-human primates exhibit a range of activities with members of the…
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Primate Bonds: Same-Sex Behavior Reinforces Groups Under Stress
Introduction: Why study same-sex behavior in primates? Researchers have long explored the complexities of animal social life, but a growing body of work highlights how same-sex sexual behavior can play a functional role beyond reproduction. In non-human primates, scientists are observing patterns where same-sex interactions appear to strengthen social ties, mediate conflict, and help groups…
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How a Violent Clash Between Chimpanzees Ended in a Baby Boom
Overview: A clash that reshaped a chimpanzee community Chimpanzees are often portrayed as peaceful primates, but their societies can be brutal arenas where territory, mates, and dominance are constantly negotiated. A recent study conducted in Uganda examines a violent clash between neighboring chimpanzee communities and traces how the ensuing social upheaval led to a remarkable…