Chimp chicks like quiet sex
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 14:35
in Biology & Nature
Female chimps are more concerned with having sex with many different males than finding the strongest mate, according to researchers. The new study, published in PLoS ONE on June 18, by University of St Andrews scientists suggests that female chimps keep quiet during sex so that other females don't find out about it, thus preventing any unwanted competition. read more
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