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Originally Posted by papadee
We read all the time on the boards that monogamy isn't natural, men like to roam, no other species is monogamous, etc. This study is researching if that's true in primates. I know there are some bird species (bald eagles I believe is one) that are monogamous & mate for life. And the post wasn't to condemn or question the hobby. I just thought it was interesting.
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While it may be true that some species of animals mate for life, the vast majority of nature does not (look at all the birds, reptiles, fish, insects, etc.). Generally speaking, seeking out multiple mates creates greater genetic variety as opposed to a smaller more limited genetic pool, so it makes sense that in nature, monogamy would be the deviation from the norm.
Now, from a human standpoint, just because we may be genetically predisposed to do so, it does not mean that we don't have control over our actions and can take actions that mitigate the consequences of our actions (ie, don't get married if you know you're going to be unhappy in the relationship, etc.).