monogamy

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While some researchers have argued that high relatedness is not required, the new evidence suggests that monogamy and strong genetic ties were essential for termite societies.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

"This loss doesn't cause monogamy," Professor Lo said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

"Based on the mating patterns of our closest living relatives, such as chimpanzees and gorillas, human monogamy probably evolved from non-monogamous group living, a transition that is highly unusual among mammals," said Dyble.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

The result is an estimated monogamy rating that can be compared across species and cultures.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

Many scholars vehemently reject this theory, insisting that both monogamy and the forming of nuclear families are core human behaviours.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari