Just because a female olive baboon has mated with a specific male doesn't mean he will be the father of her offspring.

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 ...

Female sperm discrimination that can bias fertilization outcomes has been observed in animals, but in vivo evidence is lacking in large mammals. This ...

Female olive baboons exhibit post-copulatory responses to mating associated with the genetic compatibility of their mate.

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 ...