By Aimable Twahirwa The fact that primates other than humans engage in homosexual behavior is well-documented. A recent study ...

The observation of homosexual behaviors in animals has long raised questions about their origins and functions. A recent ...

Homosexuality is common among primates close to humans, and this trait appears to be inherited in some cases. The findings run counter to the view that homosexuality "goes against the laws of nature." ...

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

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

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.

Nonhuman primates like bonobos and chimpanzees might engage in same-sex sexual activities to strengthen bonds, particularly in harsh environments or within strict social structures, a new study sugges ...

As animals go about their lives ― eating, fighting, having babies ― they don’t always follow the script laid out for them by ...

Overview of the Mesoamerican primate fauna, primate studies, and conservation concerns / Alejandro Estrada ... [et al.] -- Taxonomy and distributions of Mesoamerican primates / Anthony B. Rylands ... ...

Cooperative behaviour and prosociality in nonhuman primates constitute a vital area of research that illuminates the evolutionary origins of complex sociality. Studies indicate that primates employ a ...