Bob is the youngest of a baboon troop, so he's the group's favorite. But all those cuddles tend to annoy him. On top of that, Bob can't sit still — whenever the troop stops, he takes the opportunity ...

Baboon social lives are more complex than they appear, as a new study reveals surprising patterns in how primate groups form ...

We all seek leaders we can trust. But in our rush to blame leaders for our disappointments, we may not notice our own expections of our leaders. Often, we expect them to benefit our private interests, ...

Wildlife videographer and safari guide Rob the Ranger follows a troop of baboons navigating a moving river with careful coordination.

Dominant baboons rule the troop by day, but at night, they may pay a hidden cost. A new study led by Swansea University has found that higher-ranking baboons get less and more fragmented rest at night ...

(Bloomberg) -- To cure the humans, first you get the monkeys sick. Finding the right animal as a research model for the new and deadly coronavirus is crucial for learning how to treat it. The ideal ...

Leadership challenges in baboon troops are between the alpha male and a rival outsider. But tragically, some of the younger troop members can end up as collateral ...

Oh sure, you're No. 1 so you get the best food and girl baboons. But there's also all that pressure to defend your status. Maybe, a new study suggests, being No. 2 is better - offering similar ...