Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, ...

When it comes to monogamy, humans more closely resemble meerkats and beavers than our primate cousins.

The extent to which humans are monogamous has long been subject to debate. One scientist says studying sibling genetics gives a clear answer.

A new study finds humans fall between meerkats and beavers in monogamy, revealing unique mating patterns among mammals.

Learn more about mammal monogamy rates, which support the theory that the primary mating pattern in Homo sapiens is monogamy.

"Meerkat mobs can be fierce, so to see how this group has successfully come together to raise these new pups has been really exciting," said a zoo spokesperson Benjamin VanHoose is a Staff Editor on ...

In meerkat society, social rank is determined by size. New research shows that meerkats engage in competitive eating to stay on top. Elise Huchard Many animals live in groups governed by social ...

“Meerkat Manor” is becoming more animated. The documentary series, which first aired on Warner Bros. Discovery’s Animal Planet in 2005 and quickly became the network’s highest rated show, is becoming ...