Monogamy Mating Strategies and Partnerships in Birds, Humans and Other Mammals |
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| Editor:
| Reichard, Ulrich H.
Boesch, Christophe |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-08724-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | AUD $200.00 |
Book Description:
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Why do males sometimes live with a single mate when they are capable of fertilizing more than one female's eggs? Is male helping behaviour important for monogamous partnerships? This book explores social, sexual and reproductive monogamy in a diversity of birds and mammals and draws implications for humans.
Why do males sometimes live with a single mate when they are capable of fertilizing more than one female's eggs? Is male helping behaviour important for monogamous partnerships? This book explores social, sexual and reproductive monogamy in a diversity of birds and mammals and draws implications for humans.