monogamous
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Wolves start giving birth around mid-April, and they’re largely monogamous.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
"Almost all other monogamous mammals either live in tight family units of just a breeding pair and their offspring, or in groups where only one female breeds," said Dyble.
From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026
As part of the search for the monogamous ideal, or an expression of anxiety about commitment, the practice is often time-limited.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026
Similar data was compiled for more than 30 social monogamous and other mammals.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025
Rather, foragers lived in communes devoid of private property, monogamous relationships and even fatherhood.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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