Rodent mothers increase vigilance behaviour when facing infanticide risk

Abstract Infanticide, the killing of unrelated young, is widespread and frequently driven by sexual conflict. Especially in mammals with exclusive maternal care, infanticide by males is common and females suffer fitness costs. Recognizing infanticide risk and adjusting offspring protection according...

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Autori principali: Merel C. Breedveld, Remco Folkertsma, Jana A. Eccard
Natura: Articolo
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: Nature Portfolio 2019-08-01
Serie:Scientific Reports
Accesso online:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48459-9