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Primates' Same-Sex Behavior Points to Deep Evolutionary Social Strategies
science1 month ago

Primates' Same-Sex Behavior Points to Deep Evolutionary Social Strategies

A study reviewing 491 primate species found same-sex sexual behavior in 59 species, indicating a deep evolutionary root linked to harsh environments, predation pressure, and complex social hierarchies. The behavior may help manage stress, reinforce bonds, or build alliances, with potential implications for understanding human evolution, while warning against simplistic interpretations that would erase such behavior in humans.

via ScienceAlert|
#anthropology#evolution#note-extra
"Do Animals Form Friendships?"
science1 year ago

"Do Animals Form Friendships?"

Animals can form friendships similar to humans, characterized by trust, intimacy, and mutual benefits. Studies show that social animals like elephants, dolphins, and primates exhibit behaviors indicating close bonds, such as grooming and specific greetings. These relationships can lead to longer lives and reduced stress. Interspecies friendships, like those between a badger and a coyote, also occur, suggesting that animal friendships may be more common than previously thought.

via Livescience.com|
#animal-behavior#friendship#interspecies-relationships
Lonely Sparrows Seek New Hangouts After Losing Companions
animal-behavior2 years ago

Lonely Sparrows Seek New Hangouts After Losing Companions

A study conducted by ecologists at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln found that golden-crowned sparrows tend to drift from their preferred overwintering spots when their closest flockmates fail to rejoin them. The research suggests that the sparrows' loyalty lies not just with a specific location and its resources, but also with the social bonds they form with familiar flockmates. The study also revealed that the loss of flockmates had a greater impact on sparrows returning for multiple consecutive winters, indicating the importance of long-term social relationships. The findings shed light on the complex interplay between resource availability and social cohesion in animal behavior.

via Phys.org|
#animal-behavior#ecological-research#migration
Friendship: A Powerful Counter to Early Life Stress.
neuroscience2 years ago

Friendship: A Powerful Counter to Early Life Stress.

Strong social bonds formed in adulthood can counteract the negative effects of adversity experienced early in life, according to a study of nearly 200 baboons in Kenya. Baboons who formed strong friendships were found to reclaim up to two years of life expectancy, despite experiencing early life challenges. Each additional hardship a baboon experienced in early life translated to 1.4 years of life lost, irrespective of the strength of their social bonds. The study provides a new perspective on the capacity for social bonds to ameliorate the long-term impacts of early life stress.

via Neuroscience News|
#adversity#baboons#early-life-stress