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- Owl Monkeys Don't Cheat
University of Pennsylvania Intensive fathering plays a role True monogamy is rare in the animal kingdom. Even in species that appear to "mate for life," genetic maternity and paternity tests have revealed that philandering often takes place. Yet a new study by University of Pennsylvania researchers shows that Azara's owl monkeys ( Aotus azarae ) are unusually faithful. The investigation of 35 ...
March 19, 2014 - redOrbit - Owl monkeys don't cheat: Intensive fathering plays a role
A new study shows that Azara's owl monkeys (Aotus azarae) are unusually faithful. The investigation of 35 offspring born to 17 owl monkey pairs turned up no evidence of cheating; the male and female monkeys that cared for the young were the infants' true biological parents.
March 19, 2014 - Science Daily - Owl monkeys don't cheat, Penn study shows
( University of Pennsylvania ) A new study by University of Pennsylvania researchers shows that Azara's owl monkeys (Aotus azarae) are unusually faithful. The investigation of 35 offspring born to 17 owl monkey pairs turned up no evidence of cheating; the male and female monkeys that cared for the young were the infants' true biological parents.
March 19, 2014 - EurekAlert!