We reviewed papers that compared intraspecific variation in territoriality vs. alternative forms
of spatial or behavioral organization with three goals:(1) to discover which ecological …

Ungulates exhibit diverse mating systems that range from monogamous pair territories to
highly polygynous leks. We review mating systems and behaviors across ungulates and …

This book presents the first unified conceptual and statistical framework for understanding
the evolution of reproductive strategies. Using the concept of the opportunity for sexual …

Publisher's description: Why do males of some species live with a single mate when they are
capable of fertilizing more than one female's eggs? Why do some females pair only with one …

Both species and populations within species display variation in spacing patterns, and the
number of published reports documenting this variation is increasing rapidly. The potential …

When, why, and how early humans began to eat meat are three of the most fundamental
unresolved questions in the study of human origins. Before 2.5 million years ago the …

Evolutionary theory proposes that exaggerated male traits have evolved via sexual
selection, either through female mate choice or male–male competition. While female …

In social-living animals, interactions between groups are frequently agonistic, but they can
also be tolerant and even cooperative. Intergroup tolerance and cooperation are regarded …

Complex ecological and epidemiological systems require multidisciplinary and innovative
research. Low cost unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) can provide information on the spatial …

We tested the hypothesis that undefended home ranges are larger than defended home
ranges using data collected from the literature for three groups of mammals. A matched …