In mammals, social behavior and social status can substantially influence the survival, reproductive performance, and health of individuals. However, it is not yet fully understood how the translation ...

Primates display a wide range of behaviors that can appear extreme but are rooted in survival and social competition. Some species rely on complex hierarchies where dominance is maintained through ...

For decades, scientists believed that bonobos, one of our closest living relatives, were among the most peaceful primates.

We've seen it happen. For example, a visit to the Ouzoud waterfalls in Morocco's High Atlas led to an encounter with a group of nearby tourists feeding chips—supplied by the tour guide—to some waiting ...

Humans perceive emotional expressions displayed by non-human primates and spontaneously mimic these expressions, according to ...

Viral baby monkey’s new behavior sparks questions about imitation.

Adaptation and behavior in the primate fossil record / Callum F. Ross ... [et al.] -- Functional morphology and in vivo bone strain patterns in the craniofacial region of primates: beware of ...