A new study comparing 59 species of primates linked same-sex sexual behavior to scarce resources and more predators in ...

More than 59 different primate species have been observed participating in some kind of same-sex behaviors, making it extremely common.

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

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

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 ...

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, ...

Although same-sex sexual behavior (SSB) has been observed in animals other than humans, it is unclear why they engage in sexual behavior that is primarily aimed at producing offspring. A research team ...

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." ...

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 ...