Tuesday, 4 April 2017

Sex obsession a killer for male snakes

(University of Sydney) Snake orgy research by an international team of scientists led from Sydney has confirmed a frenzied approach to the mating season is resulting in males ageing faster and dying earlier and in worse condition than their female counterparts, who prioritize body maintenance over short-term reproductive success.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2oGdouW

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