EurekAlert!·2 min read·medium
The social inheritance of privilege may explain why females are the more competitive sex in some species
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Researchers are studying spotted hyenas to understand why females in this species are more competitive and successful than males. This behavior contrasts with most mammals, where males typically exhibit higher reproductive inequality and physical dominance.
Why it matters
Understanding these evolutionary exceptions helps scientists refine theories regarding sexual selection and the social inheritance of privilege in biological systems.
In mammals, males are usually stronger and more competitive than females.
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