Scientists investigating an ancient mystery have uncovered the first evidence that a Bronze Age strain of plague infected livestock, not just humans. During the Middle Ages, a devastating outbreak of ...

Sticking with a long-term life partner to rear children has long been considered a dominant mating pattern for our species, ...

A Cambridge study reveals humans are less monogamous than believed, ranking seventh among mammals with a 66% full sibling ...

“Almost all other monogamous mammals either live in tight family units of just a breeding pair and their offspring, or in ...

As a corner of Africa heats up, new research shows how the future of the species rests with powerful matriarchs making tough ...

A new study finds humans fall between meerkats and beavers in monogamy, revealing unique mating patterns among mammals.

Learn more about mammal monogamy rates, which support the theory that the primary mating pattern in Homo sapiens is monogamy.

The extent to which humans are monogamous has long been subject to debate. One scientist says studying sibling genetics gives a clear answer.

HUMANS are less likely to cheat than chimps – but are more prone to promiscuity than beavers. They’re the findings of a major ...

Humans have a monogamy rating of 66% full siblings, ahead of meerkats (60%) but behind beavers (73%). Meanwhile, our ...

If you truly want to commit to someone for life, it's worth taking notes from the California deer mouse. This tiny rodent has ...