Being the alpha male in a baboon troop may come with power, but it also brings unbelievable stress! Scientists have found ...

DURHAM, N.C. -- A few things come to mind when we imagine the “alpha male” type. They’re the ones calling the shots, who get all the girls. But there’s a downside to being a strong and powerful alpha ...

Alpha male baboons may earn the right to preside over their troops, but evidence indicates all that power takes its toll. A past study from Duke University research scientist Laurence Gesquiere ...

The results show, once again, that life is tough at the top. Glucocorticoid levels were 6% higher for alpha males than the rest of the ranks. But the researchers also discovered a new clue—top ...

There's a downside to being a powerful alpha male -- at least if you're a baboon. Studies show that despite their high rank, the No. 1 males in baboon society are also some of the most stressed ...