| An individual selects a mate by physical
or behavioral or territorial characteristics. In polygynous species, females
tend to be more picky in choosing mates while males are less selective. |
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| A form of polygyny where males coerce females into harems
and/or guard them from other males. |
| an animal belonging to the class of warm blooded, usually
hairy animals, that feed their young with milk secreted by the mammary glands
of females. All primates are mammals. |
| referring to the ability to manipulate objects with the
hands. |
| having only one mate at a time. Monogamy
is rare among nonhuman primates. |