Which of the following is true of baboon females?
A) They have strong affinities for both maternal and paternal half sisters.
B) They are not able to distinguish maternal and paternal half sisters from unrelated females.
C) They prefer maternal half sisters over paternal half sisters.
D) They prefer paternal half sisters over maternal half sisters.

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Baboon females have been found to have strong relationships with both their maternal and paternal half sisters. This is due to the fact that females often remain within the same troop as their mother and maternal siblings, but may also interact with their paternal half siblings in other troops. The study found that female baboons had stronger bonds with their maternal half sisters than with unrelated females, but still maintained close relationships with their paternal half sisters. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

Which of the Following Is True of Baboon Females