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Male monkeys, too, gain weight when their mate is pregnant

What makes a good dad?
In some species, it’s a male monkey who gains weight during his mate’s pregnancy, perhaps in preparation for lugging those heavy babies through the treetops.

That’s the conclusion of research at UW-Madison on two species of New World monkeys, common marmosets and cotton-top tamarins. They are squirrel-sized primates known for their monogamous lifestyles and devotion to their offspring.