Search for dissertations about: "EXTRA-PAIR PATERNITY"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words EXTRA-PAIR PATERNITY.
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1. Infidelity in Birds – Causes and Consequences of Extra-pair Paternity
Abstract : Forty years ago, more than 90% of bird species were classified as monogamous and not very exciting systems for studies of e.g. sexual selection. READ MORE
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2. Living in a Variable Environment : Reproductive Decisions in Wild Bird Populations
Abstract : In nature, environments are often variable and heterogeneous influencing ecological and evolutionary processes. This thesis focus on how animals interact with their environment and how that affects the reproductive decisions they make. READ MORE
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3. Cooperative Breeding in the Southern Anteater-Chat : Sexual Disparity, Survival and Dispersal
Abstract : Group-living sets the scene for complex social behaviours such as cooperative breeding, and exploring the factors that shape group-living is crucial in understanding these behaviours. This thesis explores the ecology of a population of the facultative cooperative breeding southern anteater-chat (Myrmecocichla formicivora), a group-living bird species endemic to southern Africa. READ MORE