These friendships often lasted for life, and scientists say they show how male primates can use kindness and affection to socially succeed.

A study of "troops" of baboons in their natural environment in East Africa has revealed patterns of interdependence that may shed light on the early evolution of the human species ...

What is macroevolution? Why is it important? How can macroevolutionary thinking help with interpreting patterns of primate evolution? Understanding macroevolution is important because it explains ...

As such, our results provide a unique insight into the evolution of complex skill attribution in humans," says William O'Hearn. Credit: The German Primate Center Prior to the field work in Senegal ...

This could indicate that in the society of Guinea baboons, males have less competition for access to food sources controlled by other males than females. Clues to the evolution of human social ...