So called 'monogamous' relations are found among some of the lower orders of mammals, while the higher ones are more
widely 'polygamous.' Darwin was of opinion that the reason why the lower species are less polygamous than the higher is that they are less intelligent.
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No instance has been reported of a male gorilla defending his 'family.' The animal is most fierce and dangerous not when in the company of females and young ,but when solitary; old, solitary gorillas are the only ones that have been known to attack man unprovoked.
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