For males, monogamy can have evolutionary benefits

By Sharon Begley NEW YORK (Reuters) – Whenever a public figure cheats on his wife, pundits can be counted on to trot out the tired old claim that males are simply wired by evolution to be promiscuous. Two studies released on Monday beg to differ. By sticking to one female, they conclude, males of many species, especially primates, can increase their chances of siring many offspring who survive long enough to reproduce – the key factor in determining whether a particular behavior survives the brutal process of natural selection. …