| In a polygamous family, each wife is responsible for feeding and caring for her own children, though the wives often help each other when needed. |
| In a few cases, the polygamous relationships have been continued secretly or on an informal basis. |
| Howler monkeys are polygamous, living in groups of usually 4-11 individuals, including one or more males. |
| Women often are widowed and as there are more women than men of marriageable age, there is a relatively high number of polygamous households. |
| In a number of polygamous tribal societies the preferred marriage pattern is for a man to marry two sisters, who are also his cross-cousins. |
| Educators at public schools near polygamous communities walk a fine line to encourage children from plural marriages to attend school. |
