In the animal kingdom, wild creatures are quite literally hard-wired to locate suitable mates and work as quickly as possible to ensure reproductive success. But one thing scientists have long ...

Many animals, including humans, avoid mating with close relatives. Yet it’s not always clear how they distinguish kin from nonrelatives. A study published last month (February 24) in Current Biology ...

Sexually transmitted diseases are widespread among animals and humans. Humans, however, know a multitude of protective and hygienic measures to protect themselves from infection. An international ...

Drawing on 48 years of data on the family trees and mate choices of 1,624 wild baboons in Kenya, a new study finds that baboons generally steer clear of mates that are half-siblings or closer. But ...

In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, baboons live out their daily dramas. They tussle; they mate; they care for their young. Some are loners, and others have lots of friends. Now research has shown ...

Finding love in a small isolated place can be tough when everyone is a familiar face, or when half the dating pool is already out because they're all close relatives. That's no less true for the wild ...

These male monkeys lived longer if they socialized with females, with or without benefits. By Elizabeth Preston In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, baboons live out their daily dramas. They tussle, ...