monogamous

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Wolves start giving birth around mid-April, and they’re largely monogamous.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Whether humans are naturally monogamous has been argued for centuries.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

As part of the search for the monogamous ideal, or an expression of anxiety about commitment, the practice is often time-limited.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

Humans are a bit like meerkats when it comes to pairing up, according to a study that examined the monogamous lifestyles of different species.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

Rather, foragers lived in communes devoid of private property, monogamous relationships and even fatherhood.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari