Owl Monkeys Are Involved Dads (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania

Owl Monkeys Are Involved Dads

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An infant owl monkey rides securely on the back of its biological father. A Penn study showed that owl monkeys are faithful mates, and that intensive parenting by the biological father likely plays a role in this loyalty.

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V. Davalos/Owl Monkey Project, Formosa-Argentina

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