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When Baboon Dads Stick Around, Their Daughters Live Longer

Last updated: June 19, 2025 2:45 am
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New research published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B has shed light on the positive impact of father-daughter relationships on the lives of female baboons. The study, conducted in Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem by researchers from the Amboseli Baboon Research Project, found that female baboons who have strong bonds with their fathers tend to live longer than those who do not.

The research, led by behavioral ecologist Beth Archie from the University of Notre Dame, analyzed 216 female baboons and observed that those who spent more time grooming and living with their fathers enjoyed an additional two to four years of life. While the study does not definitively prove that father-daughter bonding directly leads to increased longevity, it does suggest a correlation between the two.

One possible explanation for this phenomenon is that fathers create a “zone of safety” around their daughters, intervening in conflicts to protect them. Additionally, fathers may act as a gateway for young females to establish connections within the baboon society, which could benefit them throughout their lives. Primatologist Robert Seyfarth, who was not involved in the study, noted that the influence of baboon fathers appears to make a significant difference in their daughters’ lives.

The researchers also found that male baboons were more likely to engage in grooming behaviors with their daughters when they were confident of their paternity. In the Amboseli population, where both males and females have multiple mating partners, paternity can be uncertain. However, males were observed to invest more time and effort in parenting when mating opportunities decreased, suggesting a shift towards a more active parenting role.

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Archie referred to this shift as “dad mode,” emphasizing the importance of paternal care in baboon society. She believes that these findings may offer insights into the evolutionary roots of human parenting and highlight the universal importance of strong parent-child relationships for overall well-being.

In conclusion, the study underscores the significance of father-daughter relationships in baboon communities and suggests parallels with human parenting dynamics. By examining the behavior of our evolutionary cousins, researchers hope to gain a better understanding of the fundamental aspects of parental care that contribute to longevity and health in both baboons and humans.

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