Monogamy: Mating Strategies and Partnerships in Birds, Humans and Other Mammals de Reichard, Ulrich H. (Editor)/ Boesch, Christophe (Editor) - 2003

Cambridge University Press. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Cambridge, New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Full-color pictorial wrapper with green and black lettering. 267 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white illustrations! "Why do birds often live in pairs and rear chicks together, whereas female mammals usually live in groups and rear their young without male help? Why do males sometimes live with a single mate when they are capable of fertilizing more than one female's eggs? Is male helping behavior important for monogamous partnerships? This book provides answers concerning the biological roots of social monogamy in animal groups as diverse as ungulates, carnivores, rodents, birds and primates (including humans) for students and researchers in behavioral ecology,… Leer más

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback / softback. New. Why do males sometimes live with a single mate when they are capable of fertilizing more than one female's eggs? Is male helping behaviour important for monogamous partnerships? This book explores social, sexual and reproductive monogamy in a diversity of birds and mammals and draws implications for humans.