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Research overview: den selection and early maternal care in felids
OverviewFemale cats select sheltered den sites to give birth and protect altricial young during their most vulnerable weeks. This overview surveys how felid mothers choose dens that provide concealment and th…
Research overview: extra-territorial paternity in leopards
OverviewIn territorial solitary cats such as leopards, cubs are sometimes fathered by males other than the dominant resident, raising questions about mating dynamics. This overview surveys evidence for extra-…
Research overview: multi-male mating and paternity in leopards
OverviewLeopards are solitary and territorial, yet females may mate with more than one male, and the resulting paternity patterns shed light on the species' mating system. This overview surveys observations o…