The more time alpha males spend guarding mates, the higher their stress hormones rise and the more their energy reserves ...

The first evidence pointing to the unique daily problems faced by alpha male baboons arrived in 2011, when Gesquiere and ...

A study published in 2011 provided one of the first clues that being an alpha male comes with a cost. The research, led by ...

New research indicates that alpha male baboons are some of the most stressed – and this stress comes from the effort they put ...

The Amboseli Baboon Research Project has been studying the behavior, social dynamics, and hormone levels of wild baboons in ...

Life as an alpha male baboon may seem like a jungle dream: unrivaled dominance, exclusive access to mates, and the respect (or fear) of your peers. But according to a new study from Duke University, ...

Fascinating study reveals the self-awareness of wild baboons. Learn how scientists tested whether baboons can recognize ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- 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 ...