Male competition Male primates compete for females and always go where the females are found. Can you provide an example of places where males go to find potential females?
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Step 1: Male chimpanzees go to places where potential females are found because chimpanzee females are less reproductive and more caring, making them more desirable for reproduction. Show more…
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