Fluctuating asymmetry and copulation success in lekking black grouse
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Male grouse are able to copulate more often if they are at the center of a lek than if they are at the periphery. Males with damaged tails are less likely to be chosen by female grouse if they are on the periphery, but tail damage does not affect female choice for males at the center. The relative lack of success of males with asymmetric tails could be explained by their tending to be weaker than the other mailes, and so less likely to hold a central position in a lek.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1997
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Mate-choice copying in black grouse
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Copulation makes a male more attractive to females though there are other cues which can also contribute to the response in birds and mammals. The study on black grouse shows that after being selected by one female, a male is likely to be chosen by others. More females are attracted to the males' territories on days when males copulate with the dummies.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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Male territoriality and female choice on black grouse leks
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A study of territoriality and mating patterns of black grouse leks revealed that mating success of males improved when they stayed in close contact with successful males preferred by females. Females opted to copulate with aggressive males that are dominant in male-male interactions and mates from large clusters.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 1995
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