A very small, very rare, and very nocturnal new resident is the latest animal to be born at the Bronx Zoo. Zoo officials have ...

Almost 60 different primate species exhibit same-sex sexual behaviors.

Same-sex behavior is widespread in primates and may help strengthen social bonds and improve survival under challenging ...

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Bonobo evolution reveals bonding and group cohesion in response to threats, favoring paths to finding peace instead of aggression.

A comprehensive new study has examined the prevalence of same-sex behavior in dozens of primate species.

A growing body of research suggests same-sex behavior in nonhuman primates is important to social connections.

A recent study revealed that a specific gender may not be as weak as previously thought in primate dynamics. An investigation conducted by researchers from the University of Montpellier, the Max ...

Many primate species have been observed engaging in same-sex sexual behavior. A new study suggests it likely developed evolutionarily to help reduce conflict and build bonds.

A new study has found that same-sex intimacy is expressed by nearly 60 primate species, including baboons and chimpanzees. The research, which analysed 491 non-human primates, identified same-sex ...

Homosexual behavior in primates has a deep evolutionary basis and is more likely to occur in species that live in harsh environments, are hunted by predators or live in more complex societies, ...

A large comparative study of primate teeth shows that grooves once linked to ancient human tooth-picking can form naturally, while some common modern dental problems appear uniquely human.