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Why is monogamy in crisis? The animal kingdom could give us some clues | Elle Hunt

As fewer people choose to pair up, let alone marry, it could be that our species’ mating patterns are moving closer to the natural order Monogamy, you may have heard, is in crisis. Fewer people are in relationships , let alone opting to be in one ’til death . And even those who have already exchanged vows seem to be
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Monogamy is experiencing a decline in human relationships, with fewer people choosing to pair up or get married. This shift may be a natural evolution of human mating patterns, mirroring those of other species. Research into animal behavior could provide valuable insights into this phenomenon.

Guardian Science·theguardian.com·Feb 5, 2026·1 min read· pts
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