Male hormones help lemur females rule

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 17:10 in Biology & Nature

In many of the more than 100 recognized species of lemurs, females run the show. Here, a crowned lemur female hogs a sprig of honeysuckle from her mate. Lemur girls behave more like the guys, thanks to a little testosterone, according to a new study.

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