Get an up-close look at bears, baboons, and other wildlife, highlighting their behavior and fascinating interactions in ...

Heavy is the head that wears the crown - even for baboons. Dominant members of primate troops miss out on restful nights, ...

We also know that within normal ranges, testosterone levels are not strongly predictive of aggression. In the amygdala, a ...

Of the many ways baboons might remind us of humans, one characteristic we share is a tendency to be opportunistic. Footage from South Africa's Kruger National Park shows the moment a hungry baboon ...

We also know that within normal ranges, testosterone levels are not strongly predictive of aggression. In the amygdala, a brain region central to aggression, testosterone rarely causes peacefully ...

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many ...

A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...

These subtle habits shape how people experience you, from the way you listen and respond to how comfortable others feel ...

Shirley C. Strum does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Conflict between humans and baboons can tear communities apart. Shirley C. Strum has studied wild olive baboons in Kenya for more than 50 years. In that time she's come to understand the species ...

The white-handed gibbon comes closest to humans in the study, with a monogamy rate of 63.5%. It’s the only other top-ranked ...

It can be pretty scary finding any sort of spider in your bath but imagine coming across one that has a leg span of 12 inches ...