There are six different species of baboons. Scientists have found that certain species of baboons are more aggressive than others. However, when push comes to shove, every species of baboon can be ...

Female geladas, an African baboon, will pretend to be fertile and have sex with males to prevent attacks on their young. The deception is not just behavioral – the mothers experience estrogen surges ...

Infanticide may be the main cause of infant mortality in some species, such as Chacma baboons. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...