Assuming that they're the closest thing to humans when it comes to gene's. I've chosen the dark side of an arguement about marraige with a friend of mine, and I'm getting amunition.
2007-08-07 12:04:25 · 7 answers · asked by double_o_shelbo 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Let's clarify something here.
First there are two species of 'chimpanzees' The common chimpanzee or chimp and the bonobo or pygmy chimpanzee. They have very different mating habits and aggression levels.
In the common chimp it is typical for the dominant male to get MOST of the matings, though in reality female may sneak off with less dominant males that they favor. Like humans the most aggressive does not always get the girl. That's the up side. On the down side it is estimated that 50% of female fatalities in common chimps are caused by attacks from over aggressive males. It is not uncommon for a male to suddenly and for no apparent reason to attack and kill a female (or even another male though that is less common). Females have also been known to kill and eat infants of other females.
The bonobo on the other hand has a social structure where the female chooses whichever male she wants. Bonobos have a much lower aggression rate towards other member of the group and injuries due to fights are rare and death even rarer. In the bonoboes it is not uncommon for females to favor one male over another for long periods of time.
2007-08-07 14:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff Sadler 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not for life because they are not to committed to each other unlike humans who have vowed to the sacrament of matrimony. That's why animal instinct is to be dominant among other males whenever the female heats. Would you agree with me if marriage is not around humans will be doing the same? What more with animals? Male chauvinism!
2007-08-07 12:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by Third P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. as in most primate cultures the dominant male get's to mate with the females. any other male must challenge him and beat him so strong hairy males breed only. Now you know why they haven't evolved or humans are devolving.
2007-08-07 12:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by Quizard 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Negative, the dominant male mates with all the females in his troop and prevents the weaker males from mating by intimidation.
2007-08-07 12:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jeff Sadler makes a good point.
2007-08-07 15:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans do not seem to mate for life either.
2007-08-07 12:22:59 · answer #6 · answered by saturn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. They are not committed to their partners nor any of their offspring.
2007-08-07 12:10:34 · answer #7 · answered by decoratedemergency 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋