LONDON, March 7 — Birds have their love songs and peacocks use their tails, but for baboons trying to attract a partner, the size and shape of a potential mate’s bottom is what counts, scientists say.
SWELLINGS ON the backsides of female baboons are a sign of their readiness to mate and a guide for males of their reproductive potential and genetic quality, the researchers reported in Thursday’s issue of the journal Nature. The bigger and more prominent the rear end swellings, the more likely it is the baboon will produce lots of healthy offspring.
“Larger swellings signal not only that the female started reproducing earlier, but also that she has a higher reproductive rate relative to other group members,” said Leah Domb of Harvard University.
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SWELLINGS ON the backsides of female baboons are a sign of their readiness to mate and a guide for males of their reproductive potential and genetic quality, the researchers reported in Thursday’s issue of the journal Nature. The bigger and more prominent the rear end swellings, the more likely it is the baboon will produce lots of healthy offspring.
“Larger swellings signal not only that the female started reproducing earlier, but also that she has a higher reproductive rate relative to other group members,” said Leah Domb of Harvard University.
Want to learn more?
http://www.msnbc.com/news/540870.asp
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"I'd like an order of fries, a quarter pounder with cheese, I love the light in your eyes, would you go out with me please? I am in love with a McDonald's Girl, she has a smile of innocence so tender and warm, she is an angel in a polyester uniform."
