Back off: Female chimps stressed out by competing suitors

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 - 13:30 in Biology & Nature

Being the center of attention can have its drawbacks. For female chimpanzees, being around too many rowdy males is disadvantageous when foraging for food, an effect that can ultimately interfere with her reproductive ability.

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