New research has found a surprising link between grooming and physiological stress in wild baboons. While grooming often calms, this study suggests it can sometimes elevate stress levels. This gives ...

If you have siblings, you may remember fighting for your parents’ attention when you were younger. It turns out sibling rivalry isn’t just something that affects humans. A new study has found that ...

Scientists from Swansea University and the University of Cape Town have tracked social grooming behaviour in wild baboons using collar-mounted accelerometers. The study, published in the journal Royal ...

Sibling rivalry can be intense between young children. (Impersonating angry parent) Leave me alone while I'm combing your sister's hair. It's easy to imagine a mother or father barking those words to ...

Daddy day care helps female baboons live longer, according to new research. Females of the primate species who had strong father-daughter relationships lived two to four years longer than other ...

PARIS, France — Sibling rivalry isn't just a problem for humans -- young baboons also compete for their mother's attention, scientists said on Wednesday. The scenario is familiar for many parents: ...

A study found that female baboons with strong bonds with their fathers lived 2-4 years longer. Researchers believe paternal care creates a "zone of safety" for young baboons, contributing to their ...

Among baboons, females tend to form the strongest bonds with each other. Adult males live apart from them, except when mating. The species of Kinda baboons are different. A new study led by Anna ...

A new study from Swansea University has revealed a surprising relationship between grooming behaviour and physiological stress in wild female baboons, addressing a crucial gap in our understanding of ...