ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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Question
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True
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False
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Detailed explanation-1: -Although an estimated 90% of bird species partner up for life, the same can’t be said for mammals. According to Hemanth P. Niar and Larry J Young’s study, Genes to Brain to Behavior, it is estimated that only 3% to 5% of all mammal species (excluding humans) form monogamous relationships.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the animal kingdom, mating for life is a rarity. Only 3% of the over 5, 000 mammal species are reported to mate for life. The most commonly cited examples include beavers, wolves, gibbons, and prairie voles.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gray wolves Wolf packs live within a strict social hierarchy, led by the alpha male and his mate, with whom he stays for life.
Detailed explanation-4: -3. Male dik-diks. A species of adorable, tiny antelope, dik-diks are sexually monogamous. They follow around their female mates all year long, sticking close to them to prevent inter-lopers (see what I did there?) and over-marking the females’ scents with their own so nobody else can pick up their lovers’ scents.