Mothers in a cooperatively breeding bird increase investment per offspring at the pre-natal stage when they will have more help with post-natal care
In many cooperative societies, including our own, helpers assist with the post-natal care of
breeders' young and may thereby benefit the post-natal development of offspring. Here, we …
breeders' young and may thereby benefit the post-natal development of offspring. Here, we …
Interplay of cooperative breeding and predation risk on egg allocation and reproductive output
Predation risk can influence behavior, reproductive investment, and, ultimately, individuals'
fitness. In high-risk environments, females often reduce allocation to reproduction, which can …
fitness. In high-risk environments, females often reduce allocation to reproduction, which can …