Fear of Disease Not Love Drove Humans To Monogamy

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From Michael John Scott at MadMikesAmerica:

Why did humans become monogamous, apparently rejecting the promiscuity that is natural to most animals?

Was it morality? Religion? Maybe love?

The answer is germs, researchers said Tuesday…

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One thought on “Fear of Disease Not Love Drove Humans To Monogamy”

  1. I would have first guessed that it had something to do with the improved survivability of our slow-to-develop young under the protection and support of two committed parents.

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