Personality differences: in lean times red deer with dominant personalities pay a high price

Saving energy is important for humans and animals alike when resources are limited. Scientists have found that although higher-ranked red deer gain privileged access to patches of food, they also have higher metabolic rates and thus use more energy. This can be a serious disadvantage in winter when red deer rely largely on their limited stored body fat to survive.

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