A global study reveals sexual selection influences life expectancy differences between sexes in mammals and birds, reshaping aging research and public health.
"Who Has the Most Beautiful Mane in the Land?" – A magnificent coat may help lions attract mates, but it likely costs them years of life. Photo: Getty Images Peacock males display their magnificent ...
This important work fills a gap in the characterization of motor architecture and chemical coupling of the male reproductive system, crucial to understanding male reproduction and fertility. The ...
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Why Male Mammals Often Die Earlier

Peacock males display their magnificent plumage, lion males fight bloody battles for a pride—and both pay for it with years of their lives. What appears to be heroic courtship rituals or fierce ...