A few things come to mind when we imagine the alpha male type. They're the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there's a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha stud—at least if ...

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 ...

It was during an early morning safari in the Kruger National Park that we stopped near a waterhole to watch a troop of baboons getting started with their day. There were about forty plus baboons in ...

Two chacma baboons in a fight, the male on the right attacking a female. In this species, males are twice as large as females, and males are dominant over females.

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 ...

There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of the most stressed out, ...