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Nxt2Hvn

Dec 1 2003, 08:39 PM

Females the 'dominant sex'
National Geographic | Submitted by: Reid Fleming

"Females are the dominant sex in most primate communities. Far from being passive bystanders in a world governed by machismo, a new study suggests females may determine social evolution in primates... Scientists believe communal living is particularly beneficial to females because a ready food supply is crucial for successful reproduction. A primate 'sisterhood' would be better equipped to locate and defend food resources than individual animals."

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OH well ... I already knew this one!!!

Nancy

Dec 1 2003, 08:52 PM

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But for males access to females is considered the major factor influencing reproductive success. Unlike females, which must gestate then rear their offspring, males can breed any time, and the more matings the better. So operating as an unattached "free agent" may be the best approach.

Lindenfors said: "The number of females that they can impregnate is what matters most for reproductive success." But, he adds, "the males should go where the females are."

Hmmmmmmmm... scratching my head here. Seems to me, Human Primates have followed the Chimp's examples quite well!!

'tis the "unattached free agent" that causes the trouble.....

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