As a corner of Africa heats up, new research shows how the future of the species rests with powerful matriarchs making tough ...

Meerkats may look cute, but the dominant females are notoriously deadly and will kill female relatives and eat their offspring to suppress reproduction and eliminate future competition. Now, ...

In meerkat society a dominant female is in charge, growling, biting, pushing and shoving to keep others in line. The matriarch's bullying behavior is fueled by high levels of testosterone that can ...

Meerkats Flower, left, and Maral, right, are seen at the Chattanooga Zoo. The zoo announced Flower's pregnancy in April 2020. / Photo contributed by the Chattanooga Zoo The Chattanooga Zoo is ...

The Kalahari Meerkat Project is the longest running project operating under the Kalahari Research Centre. The research team is focused on understanding the evolution of cooperative behavior within the ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- From silverback gorillas beating their chests to executives battling it out in the boardroom, the reputation for testosterone-fueled aggression and dominance has typically belonged to ...