Couples who are faithful are more fertile than those who stray
- Those who remain faithful produce 25% more offspring
- Birth rate difference could be down to the time it takes for new couples to get to know one another
- Having a steady partner also reduces stress on mother
By Anna Hodgekiss
Couples who stay true to each other are more fertile than those who stray,
new research has found. Scientists have discovered that those who remain faithful produce 25 per cent more offspring. Monogamy is relatively rare among mammals, but the study, of owl monkeys in Argentina, has highlighted how important having just one mate can be.
new research has found. Scientists have discovered that those who remain faithful produce 25 per cent more offspring. Monogamy is relatively rare among mammals, but the study, of owl monkeys in Argentina, has highlighted how important having just one mate can be.
