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Virgin male mice naturally kill another male's pups so they can sire their own offspring. New research shows that pups are identified using a combination of generic and 'honest' cues,… Click to show full abstract
Virgin male mice naturally kill another male's pups so they can sire their own offspring. New research shows that pups are identified using a combination of generic and 'honest' cues, revealing an unexpected logic underlying pup recognition and ensuing infanticide.
Keywords:
behavior honesty;
honesty kill;
animal behavior;
biology
Journal Title: Current Biology
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Current Biology
Year Published: 2019
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