Defense against outside competition is linked to cooperation in male–male partnerships
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arz206
Abstract: Male–male competition is a well-known driver of reproductive success and sexually selected traits in many species. However, in some species, males work together to court females or defend territories against male competitors. Dominant (nesting) males… read more here.
Keywords: outside competition; defense; male male; competition ... See more keywords