Cambridge University Press Infanticide by Males and its Implications - Cambridge Press

Explore the complex biological behaviors of male primates, carnivores, and rodents in this academic study from Cambridge University Press. This book examines why certain males kill infants they did not sire, a phenomenon that occurs across various species despite being relatively rare in any single group. Instead of viewing this behavior as purely accidental or pathological, the text investigates whether it serves as a conditional reproductive strategy. Through detailed case studies and extensive reviews, the book confirms the adaptive nature of infanticide in certain primate species. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of which species are most vulnerable to this behavior and the evolutionary consequences that arise from the constant threat of infanticide. This work provides essential insights for students and researchers interested in evolutionary biology and animal behavior. It offers a scientific framework to predict species vulnerability and analyze the long-term reproductive impacts of these survival strategies.