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2 summaries matching “multiple” in Reproduction & Development on leopard

Research overview: extra-territorial paternity in leopards
Overview
In 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
Overview
Leopards 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…