Mammalian Mating Systems and Parental Investment - Lecture 4.4

Explore mammalian mating systems and parental investment in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into various classifications of mating behaviors, examining ecological factors that influence these systems. Investigate monogamy in primates and carnivores, and learn about female defense polygyny, exemplified by hammerheaded fruit bats. Analyze scramble polygyny and promiscuity as alternative mating strategies. Gain insights into parental investment theories, focusing on maternal investment and parental care across different mammalian species. Enhance your understanding of the diverse reproductive strategies employed in the animal kingdom and their evolutionary significance.

Introduction
Classifications
Ecological Factors
Monogamy in primates
Monogamy in carnivores
Female Defense Polygyny
Hammerheaded Fruit Bats
Scramble Polygyny
Promiscuity
Parental Investment
Maternal Investment
Parental Care
Outro